To evaluate the effectiveness of treatment for a client with type 2 diabetes who is scheduled for a follow-up visit in the clinic, which of the following tests will the nurse plan to schedule for the client?

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The glycosylated hemoglobin (Hb A1C) test shows the overall control of glucose over 90-120 days. A fasting blood level indicates only the glucose level at one time. Urine glucose testing is not an accurate reflection of blood glucose level and does not reflect the glucose over a prolonged time. Oral glucose tolerance testing is done to diagnose diabetes but is not used for monitoring glucose control once diabetes has been diagnosed.

To Evaluate the Effectiveness of Treatment for a Client with Type