The nurse explains to a client that the results of a glycosylated hemoglobin study provide information about the client's control of blood sugar over the last
a. week.
b. month.
c. 3 months.
d. 6 months.
C
The results of the glycosylated hemoglobin test show a diabetic client's average blood glucose control over the past 3 months. Also known as the A1C, the test should be done semi-annually on people who have met their goals for glucose control and quarterly in clients who have not met their primary goal for glycemic control.
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