A nurse is reviewing the blood work of a client who has recently begun treatment for type 2 diabetes. Which results would indicate that the client is on target with therapy?
1. HBA1C level is 8.4%.
2. HBA1C level is 6.3%.
3. Fasting blood glucose is 130 g/dL.
4. Fasting blood glucose is 100 g/dL.
5. Fasting blood glucose is 68 g/dL.
Correct Answer: 2,4
Rationale 1: This level is too high.
Rationale 2: Target level is 6.5% or less.
Rationale 3: This is too high.
Rationale 4: Goal is 110 g/dL.
Rationale 5: A FBG of 68 g/dL is too low.
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