An older adult client is experiencing symptoms commonly associated with hyperglycemia (diabetes mellitus) .Which laboratory test is most reliable for detecting hyperglycemia in older adults?
A) A serum glucose drawn after at least 6 hours of fasting
B) An oral glucose tolerance test
C) An early morning urine test for glucose
D) A 24-hour urine glucose test
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