When working with a patient who has diabetes mellitus, the nurse reviews the results of testing for glycosylated hemoglobin (Hb A1C) to evaluate for

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Glycosylated hemoglobin testing measures glucose control over the last 3 months. Glucose testing after a meal or random testing may reveal impaired glucose tolerance and indicate prediabetes, but it is not done on patients who already have a diagnosis of diabetes. There is no test to evaluate for hypoglycemic episodes in the past.

When Working with a Patient Who Has Diabetes Mellitus, the Nurse