A nurse works in an outpatient diabetes clinic. The nurse knows that the minimum standard of care for a patient with diabetes includes the following at each visit: (Select all that apply.)
a. Monitoring weight and BP
b. Inspecting the feet
c. Obtaining hemoglobin A1C
d. Reviewing self-management skills
e. Obtaining fasting lipid profile and serum creatinine
ANS: A, B, D
Minimum standards of care for an individual with diabetes include the following at each visit: Monitoring weight and BP, inspecting feet, reviewing self-monitoring glucose record, review-ing/adjusting medications as needed, reviewing self-management skills/goals, assessing mood, counseling on tobacco and alcohol use. Obtaining hemoglobin A1C is recommended at quarterly intervals and obtaining fasting lipid profile and serum creatinine is recommended annually.
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