Nursing Care for Older Adults with Diabetes Mellitus Quiz

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)

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

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