The nurse is caring for a patient who has diabetes. The patient reports compliance with the medical regime. Which test result indicates to the nurse that the patient has not been compliant with the treatment plan?

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Hemoglobin A_1c (Hgb A_1c), or glycosylated hemoglobin, testing evaluates blood sugar levels over a period of 2 to 3 months This blood test is performed to provide the primary care provider (PCP) with information about long-term blood sugar control. The normal value of Hgb A_1c in patients without diabetes is 4% to 5.9%. The American Diabetes Association (2016) states that diabetes is diagnosed for Hgb A_1clevels greater than 6.5%. A higher level indicates that the patient has had poor blood glucose control during the past few weeks, and increases the patient's risk of long-term complications from hyperglycemia. The other tests are not related to long-term diabetes control.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has Diabetes