A client’s fasting blood sugar is 128 mg/dL and the glycosylated hemoglobin (hemoglobin A1c) is 8.8%. How would you explain the results of the laboratory tests to the client? A client with diabetes...

A client’s fasting blood sugar is 128 mg/dL and the glycosylated hemoglobin (hemoglobin A1c) is 8.8%. How would you explain the results of the laboratory tests to the client?

A client with diabetes says, ‘‘Nurse, I have diabetes, so why are you examining my feet?’’ What is an appropriate response from the nurse?