Aclient Admitted to the Hospital with Hyperglycemia and Newly Diagnosed

question 15

Multiple Choice

Aclient admitted to the hospital with hyperglycemia and newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus is scheduled for discharge the second day after admission. When implementing client teaching, which is the best action for the nurse to take?

• A)Instruct about the increased risk for cardiovascular disease.
• B)Provide detailed information about dietary control of glucose.
• C)Teach glucose self-monitoring and medication administration.
• D)Give information about the effects of exercise on glucose control.

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