The results of a patient's oral glucose tolerance test are reviewed by the nurse. How should the nurse interpret these results? $$\begin{array} { | l | l | }
\hline \text { Time } & \begin{array} { l }
\text { Blood } \
\mathrm { mg } / \mathrm { mL }
\end{array} \
\hline \text { Fasting } & 67 \
\hline 30 \text { minutes } & 128 \
\hline 1 \text { hour } & 151 \
\hline 2 \text { hours } & 102 \
\hline 3 \text { hours } & 70 \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Question

The results of a patient's oral glucose tolerance test are reviewed by the nurse. How should the nurse interpret these results? $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } 
\hline \text { Time } & \begin{array} { l } 
\text { Blood } \
\mathrm { mg } / \mathrm { mL }
\end{array} \
\hline \text { Fasting } & 67 \
\hline 30 \text { minutes } & 128 \
\hline 1 \text { hour } & 151 \
\hline 2 \text { hours } & 102 \
\hline 3 \text { hours } & 70 \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The patient's blood glucose levels start within a normal fasting range, rise appropriately after glucose intake, and return to normal within 3 hours, indicating a normal response to glucose intake and normal insulin function.

The Results of a Patient's Oral Glucose Tolerance Test Are