A nurse is assessing the status of a client with diabetes mellitus. The nurse concludes that the client is exhibiting adequate diabetic control if the serum level of glycosylated hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) is less than which value?
A. 7%
B. 9%
C. 10%
D. 15%
Answer: A. 7%
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