A client with type 1 diabetes mellitus has a glycosylated hemoglobin level of 8%. The nurse recognizes that this indicates the client:
A)
has not been taking his insulin.
B)
is well controlled in his diet and insulin.
C)
needs adjustment in diet and/or medication.
D)
has a low hemoglobin level.
C
Explanation:
A)
A normal level is 2.2% to 4.8%. Elevated levels indicate the diabetes is poorly controlled, warranting an adjustment in diet, exercise, and/or medication, or combination of all.
Application
Evaluation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
B)
A normal level is 2.2% to 4.8%. Elevated levels indicate the diabetes is poorly controlled, warranting an adjustment in diet, exercise, and/or medication, or combination of all.
Application
Evaluation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
C)
A normal level is 2.2% to 4.8%. Elevated levels indicate the diabetes is poorly controlled, warranting an adjustment in diet, exercise, and/or medication, or combination of all.
Application
Evaluation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
D)
A normal level is 2.2% to 4.8%. Elevated levels indicate the diabetes is poorly controlled, warranting an adjustment in diet, exercise, and/or medication, or combination of all.
Application
Evaluation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
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