The Nurse Plans to Use Pamphlets to Teach a Newly

question 4

Multiple Choice

The nurse plans to use pamphlets to teach a newly immigrated Vietnamese patient about diabetes mellitus.Before initiating this education,the priority information for the nurse to obtain is the patient's:

• A) Ability to read and understand English
• B) Readiness and ability to learn this material
• C) Previous knowledge and interest in the subject
• D) Willingness to participate and follow instructions

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Definitions:

Glucose

A fundamental sugar crucial for energy provision in living entities and a constituent of various carbohydrates.

Amylase

An enzyme that helps in the digestion of carbohydrates by breaking down starches into simpler sugars.

Lipids

A class of organic compounds that are fatty acids or their derivatives and are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. They serve as a major energy store and play roles in cell membrane structure.

Uvula

The uvula is the small, fleshy, conical mass that hangs from the posterior edge of the middle of the soft palate, visible when one opens the mouth widely.