A 30-Year-Old Patient Newly Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes States

A 30-year-old patient newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes states to the nurse, "If glucose is so important, then I think as long as my blood sugar is high I must be doing well." What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

A) "It depends on what you mean by high blood sugar. You will need to obtain more information from your provider as diabetes is a very complicated disease process."
B) "I understand how you are thinking; however, a high glucose level does not mean that there is more fuel available for your body's cells. Because you have diabetes, your body cells can't use the excess glucose."
C) "I will be able to explain this to you a little better when we talk about diabetes. For now, I have to finish my assessment, and then we can get back to your question."
D) "When I finish your assessment, I will teach you how to perform glucose testing. As long as your blood sugar remains somewhere in the 120-to-140 range, you will be doing well."