A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has diabetes mellitus about reducing the risk for a stroke. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

B My risk for a stroke increases if my HbA1c level is 5 percent or less. D My provider might prescribe a glucocorticoid regimen to decrease my risk for a stroke. A I can decrease my risk for a stroke by losing excess weight. C Having a total cholesterol level below 200 mg/dL increases my risk for a stroke.