The nurse receives a telephone laboratory report indicating that a diabetic client has a glycosylated hemoglobin A_1c level of 7.6%. The nurse plans to provide diabetic teaching in which of the following priority areas?

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Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels reflect the average blood glucose levels over the past 2 to 3 months. A level of 7.6% is above the generally recommended target for most patients with diabetes, indicating that the patient has experienced periods of hyperglycemia. Therefore, teaching measures to prevent hyperglycemia would be the priority to help bring their HbA1c level closer to the target range, typically less than 7% for most adults with diabetes.

The Nurse Receives a Telephone Laboratory Report Indicating That a Diabetic