The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Diabetes and Develops

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client with diabetes and develops a nursing diagnosis of ineffective health management related to insufficient knowledge of therapeutic regimen (resulting in low motivation) . Which of the following client actions is the basis for thisnursing diagnosis?

• A)Does not perform capillary blood glucose tests as directed.
• B)Occasionally forgets to take the daily prescribed medication.
• C)Says that dietary intake does not seem to impact fatigue level.
• D)Cannot identify signs or symptoms of high and low blood glucose.

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Definitions:

Supplemental Nutrition

Assistance provided to individuals and families to afford nutritionally adequate diets, often through government programs.

Administrative Costs

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Assistance Program

A government or private program designed to provide financial or other support to individuals or groups in need.

Earned Income

Money received for work performed such as wages, salaries, or professional fees.