The client on an intensified insulin regimen consistently has a fasting blood glucose between 70 and 80 mg/dL, a postprandial blood glucose level below 200 mg/dL, and a hemoglobin A1c level of 5.5%
What is the nurse's interpretation of these findings? A. The client is at increased risk for developing hypoglycemia.
B. The client is at increased risk for developing hyperglycemia.
C. The client is demonstrating signs of insulin resistance.
D. The client is demonstrating good control of blood glucose.
D
The client is maintaining blood glucose levels within the defined ranges for goals in an intensified regimen (fasting blood glucose 60 to 120 mg/dL; postprandial blood glucose less than 200 mg/dL; hemoglobin A1c 4% to 6%).
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