After the most recent physician's office visit and blood work, the patient learns that an oral glucose tolerance test scheduled for the next week is not needed. The patient says to the nurse, "This is good news if I don't need additional testing." What should the nurse recognize that the cancellation of this test indicates?

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The cancellation of an oral glucose tolerance test often indicates that previous tests, such as fasting blood glucose levels, have consistently shown high readings, making further testing unnecessary to diagnose conditions like diabetes.

After the Most Recent Physician's Office Visit and Blood Work