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What is the primary concern in the scenario described?
What is the primary concern in the scenario described?
- The client's new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus
- The client's medication prescription
- The client's difficulty following the diet
- The client's age as an older adult (correct)
What should be the nurse's priority in this situation?
What should be the nurse's priority in this situation?
- Monitoring the client's blood glucose levels
- Ensuring the client's safety at home
- Educating the client on the importance of medication adherence (correct)
- Providing emotional support to the client
Which action by the nurse would be counterproductive in helping the client manage diabetes?
Which action by the nurse would be counterproductive in helping the client manage diabetes?
- Explaining the consequences of uncontrolled diabetes to the client
- Encouraging the client to seek social support from family and friends
- Assuming the client's memory issue is not significant (correct)
- Suggesting alternative dietary options for the client
Study Notes
Diabetes Scenario
- The primary concern in this scenario is the client's ability to manage their diabetes.
Nurse's Priority
- The nurse's priority in this situation is to assist the client in managing their diabetes effectively.
Counterproductive Action
- Providing excessive sugar-rich foods or drinks to the client would be counterproductive in helping them manage their diabetes.
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Test your knowledge on nursing care for older adult clients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Determine the inappropriate action a nurse should avoid when caring for such clients.
