Asked by Destiny Mondelus on Sep 24, 2024
The nurse is assessing a newly diagnosed diabetic, and the patient's readiness to learn about glucose monitoring. Before planning teaching activities, which approach would be most effective?
A) Assist the patient with long-term goals and plan teaching according to these goals.
B) Provide the patient with all the latest research from the Internet on glucose monitoring.
C) Refer the patient to the diabetic specialist who can assist the patient with the glucometer.
D) Assist the patient in developing realistic short-term goals.
Glucose Monitoring
The process of regularly measuring the levels of glucose in the blood, crucial for managing diabetes and other metabolic disorders.
Diabetic Specialist
A healthcare professional with expertise in diabetes management, responsible for providing specialized care and education to patients.
- Assist patients in setting realistic health management goals.
Learning Objectives
- Assist patients in setting realistic health management goals.