A Patient Who Has Recently Developed Prediabetic Symptoms Is Overweight

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient who has recently developed prediabetic symptoms is overweight and has a sedentary lifestyle.The primary care NP has prescribed an oral antidiabetic agent.The patient says,"I suppose I'll need insulin like my mother and grandfather did." To educate this patient about managing this disease,the NP should initially:

• A) determine how the patient feels about using insulin.
• B) provide written educational materials about diet and exercise.
• C) compare the actions of oral antidiabetic agents with insulin injections.
• D) tell the patient that the medication plus exercise may prevent the need for insulin.

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