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.What is the most accurate nursing response?

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A single elevated fasting serum glucose level is not enough to diagnose diabetes. Further testing, such as an A1C test or repeat fasting glucose tests, are needed to confirm a diagnosis. Option A is incorrect because it suggests a diagnosis based on one test. Option C is not the most appropriate response as the patient's symptoms and signs are not definitive for diabetes. Option D is partially correct, as a family history of diabetes, stroke, or heart disease can increase a person's risk for developing diabetes, but further testing is still needed to confirm a diagnosis.

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