Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
Simulated
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about the purpose of the HbA1c test with an adolescent who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the adolescent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
HbA1c reflects average glucose over months. Ketones, hemoglobin levels, and oxygen capacity are unrelated.