The nurse providing care for a woman with gestational diabetes understands which of the following about a laboratory test for glycosylated hemoglobin Alc?
A) The test is now done for all pregnant women, not just those with or likely to have diabetes.
B) The test is a snapshot of glucose control at the moment.
C) The test is completed to evaluate glycemic control over time.
D) The test is done on the patient's urine, not her blood.
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