The nurse is caring for a patient with no history of diabetes who has a new laboratory finding of a glycosylated hemoglobin A1C) level of 6.0%. Which nursing diagnoses should receive priority for this patient?

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The patient has a new laboratory finding of a high glycosylated hemoglobin A1C level, which indicates hyperglycemia and possibly diabetes. The nursing priority should be to assess the patient's knowledge and understanding of diabetes, and provide education and resources to promote self-management and prevent complications. The other nursing diagnoses are not directly related to the patient's new laboratory finding and may not require immediate intervention.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with No History