The Nurse Is Reviewing Labs on a Patient Whose C-Peptide

Multiple Choice

The nurse is reviewing labs on a patient whose C-peptide stimulation level is 22 ng/mL.Which of the following interpretations will direct the patient's plan of care?

A) The patient's diabetes is very labile; blood glucose will need to be monitored at least three times per day.
B) The patient will need a combination of short- and long-acting insulin.
C) The patient has a normal response to a glucose challenge and is not considered diabetic.
D) The patient's diabetes can be managed without insulin at this time.