A Patient Who Has Recently Been Diagnosed with Type 1

question 15

Multiple Choice

A patient who has recently been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus will require insulin therapy. The patient states, "I guess I will have to give up the half bottle of wine I drink at dinner." Which information should the nurse provide?

• A) "Wine is not permitted on your diet."
• B) "You can drink as much wine as you would like but avoid hard liquor."
• C) "Limit your wine to a time when you are eating a complete meal."
• D) "Limit your wine to one glass a day."
• E) "Milk is a better choice for you so substitute it for wine."