Diabetes Control Chart Excellent Good Poor HbA,c test Score 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0 11.0 12.0 13.0 14.0 MEAN BLOOD mg/dL 50 80 115 150 180 215 250 280 315 350 380 GLUCOSE mmol/L 2.6 4.7 6.3 8.2 10.0 11.9 13.7 15.6 17.4 19.3 21.1 Analyze the blood glucose test results of each patient by comparing his or her result to the diabetes control chart. Be careful to use the correct unit (mg/dL or mmo/L) when matching the blood glucose levels. Use the results of each patient and his or her history to determine the diagnosis for each patient. Place the patient's corresponding letter in the correct space below. Type 2 (insulin-independent) diabetes Type 1 or 2 diabetis; hypoglycemia Normal patient; excellent/good range Type 1 (insulin-dependent) diabetes
Diabetes Control Chart Excellent Good Poor HbA,c test Score 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0 11.0 12.0 13.0 14.0 MEAN BLOOD mg/dL 50 80 115 150 180 215 250 280 315 350 380 GLUCOSE mmol/L 2.6 4.7 6.3 8.2 10.0 11.9 13.7 15.6 17.4 19.3 21.1 Analyze the blood glucose test results of each patient by comparing his or her result to the diabetes control chart. Be careful to use the correct unit (mg/dL or mmo/L) when matching the blood glucose levels. Use the results of each patient and his or her history to determine the diagnosis for each patient. Place the patient's corresponding letter in the correct space below. Type 2 (insulin-independent) diabetes Type 1 or 2 diabetis; hypoglycemia Normal patient; excellent/good range Type 1 (insulin-dependent) diabetes
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Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting
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You are working as a student nurse at a diabetes clinic. Today's clinic involves monitoring the glucose levels of four patients. The age and weight of each patient is recorded. A blood sample from each patient is taken and evaluated using a blood glucose monitor.
The patient, history, and glucose test results are shown in the table below:

Transcribed Image Text:Patient 1
History
52-year-old male
Weighs 260 lbs
mg / dl
250
10:38
2-11
M
C
Patient 2
History
60-year-old female
Weighs 204 lbs
2-18
6.1
mmol
10:38
M
C
Patient 3
History
12-year-old female
Weighs 90 lbs
mg / dl
232
0:38
12-11

Transcribed Image Text:Patient 4
History
33-year-old male
Weighs 152 lbs
12-11
18
mmol
L
0:38
M
C
Diabetes Control Chart
Excellent
Good
Poor
HbA,, test Score 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0 11.0 12.0 13.0 14.0
MEAN BLOOD mg/dL 50
80 115 150 180 215 250 280 315 350 380
GLUCOSE mmol/L 2.6 4.7 6.3 8.2 10.0 11.9 13.7 15.6 17.4 19.3 21.1
Analyze the blood glucose test results of each patient by comparing his or her result to the diabetes control chart. Be careful to use the correct unit (mg/dL or mmol/L) when matching the blood glucose levels.
Use the results of each patient and his or her history to determine the diagnosis for each patient. Place the patient's corresponding letter in the correct space below.
Type 2 (insulin-independent) diabetes
Type 1 or 2 diabetis; hypoglycemia
Normal patient; excellent/good range
Type 1 (insulin-dependent) diabetes
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