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Average Score: 76%
Simulated
A patient with type 2 diabetes is scheduled for a follow-up visit in the clinic a few months from now. Which test will the nurse schedule to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment for the patient?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Glycosylated hemoglobin A1C provides an average of the patient's blood glucose levels over the past 2-3 months and is the standard test used to evaluate long-term glycemic control in patients with diabetes.