While reviewing laboratory results for an older patient the nurse notes that the glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) result is 6.0%. What does this finding indicate to the nurse?
1. The patient needs a referral to a dietician.
2. The patient needs additional testing for anemia.
3. The patient has undiagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus.
4. The patient's average blood glucose level was 120 over the past 3 months.
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Rationale: There is no need for a referral to a dietician for this laboratory value.
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