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?

A I can decrease my risk for a stroke by losing excess weight. B My provider might prescribe a glucocorticoid regimen to decrease my risk for a stroke. D Having a total cholesterol level below 200 mg/dL increases my risk for a stroke. C My risk for a stroke increases if my HbA1c level is 6 percent or less.