The nurse is conducting an educational session with a patient who is newly diagnosed with diabetes. Which statement indicates that additional teaching is required?
A. "84.1 million people have prediabetes."
B. "23.1 million people have been diagnosed with diabetes."
C. "7.2 million people have diabetes but have not been diagnosed."
D. "6 million people have diabetes."
Answer: D
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