The lab results for an older patient indicate a glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) result of 6.5%. What is the nurse's best response to the patient?
A) "Your blood sugar levels have been within normal limits for the past three months."
B) "Your HbA1c level indicates a pattern of low blood glucose levels."
C) "Your HbA1c indicates that you are anemic and will require a blood transfusion."
D) "Your average blood glucose level averaged 126 mg/dl over the past 3 months, which is high."
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