The nurse is assessing a patient who has a family history of type 2 diabetes. Which finding would require follow-up by the nurse?
1. The patient reports having a new prescription for a thiazide diuretic for blood pressure control.
2. Measurements indicate the patient has decreased the waist-to-hip ratio through dietary changes.
3. The patient delivered a baby that weighed 8 pounds and 12 ounces.
4. The patient's fasting blood glucose level is 95 mg/dL.
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Rationale 1: Some medications, including thiazide diuretics, may increase the risk for type 2 diabetes, especially in patients with other risk factors.
Rationale 2: This is a desired finding.
Rationale 3: Delivering a baby that weighs over 9 pounds increases the risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
Rationale 4: This is a desirable level for blood glucose.
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