Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for multiple clients with DM. It is most important for the nurse to initiate a referral to a diabetes educator for which client?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
It is most important for the nurse to initiate a referral for clients who falsely think their diabetes is well controlled. The client's Hgb A1c, which measures average blood glucose over the previous 3 months, is 11%, indicating that the diabetes is not well controlled.