Which of these laboratory values noted by the nurse when reviewing the chart of a diabetic patient indicates the need for further assessment of the patient?
A) Fasting blood glucose of 130 mg/dl
B) Noon blood glucose of 52 mg/dl
C) Glycosylated hemoglobin of 6.9%
D) Hemoglobin A1C of 5.8%
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