The Nurse Prepares Written Handouts to Be Used as Part

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse prepares written handouts to be used as part of the standardized teaching plan for patients who have been recently diagnosed with diabetes.What statement would be appropriate to include in the handouts?

• A) Eating the right foods can help in keeping blood glucose at a near-normal level.
• B) Polyphagia, polydipsia, and polyuria are common symptoms of diabetes mellitus.
• C) Some diabetics control blood glucose with oral medications, injections, or nutritional interventions.
• D) Diabetes mellitus is characterized by chronic hyperglycemia and the associated symptoms than can lead to long-term complications.

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