NCLEX-PN
Pharmacology on NCLEX Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client newly diagnosed with Type I Diabetes Mellitus asks the purpose of the test measuring glycosylated hemoglobin. The nurse should explain that the purpose of this test is to determine:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The average blood glucose for the past 2-3 months. By testing the portion of the hemoglobin that absorbs glucose, it is possible to determine the average blood glucose over the life span of the red cell, 120 days.
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Question 5 of 5
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