In drawing up a patient diabetes teaching plan, the nurse needs to include the following:
1. Develop an exercise plan, because regular exercise helps control your blood glu-cose level.
2. Monitor your blood sugar only if you are not feeling well so that you don't prick your fingertips too much.
3. If you are experiencing nervousness, palpitations, or hunger, take a small dose (1 to 2 U) of regular insulin and call the doctor.
4. Use over-the-counter measures for any foot blisters, calluses, or wounds before you seek medical help.
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Exercise is an integral part of the patient taking charge of his or her diabetes and needs to be included in the teaching plan.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
REF: 1023, Diagnostic Tests and Procedures table OBJ: 8
TOP: Diabetes Teaching Plan KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
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