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The Diabetic Patient Who Had Blood Drawn for an HbA1c

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The diabetic patient who had blood drawn for an HbA1c level says,"I don't know why they want to look at my hemoglobin." Which response is most appropriate for the nurse to make?


A) "Diabetes increases your risk of bleeding."
B) "The HbA1c provides information relative to blood sugar levels for the last 2 to 3 months."
C) "Hemoglobin levels and blood sugar levels are closely related."
D) "The HbA1c tells if you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes."

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