A patient has come to the physician's office after finding out that her blood glucose level was 135 mg/dl.She states that she had not eaten before the test and was told to come and see her physician.She asks the nurse if she has diabetes.The nurse responds:

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The nurse needs to answer the patient's question in a way that gives information and is not misleading.Although 135 mg/dl is high,a nonpathologic explanation may be found.More tests should be performed to evaluate the patient.

A Patient Has Come to the Physician's Office After Finding