A nurse manager has been working in a community health center for many years. In the recent months, the nurse manager has noticed a dramatic increase in the number of Hispanic clients coming in to the center with uncontrolled diabetes
Which of the following is the best way to address the situation?
A. Speak with local providers about decreasing the length of time between follow-up visits.
B. Involve pharmacists in counseling newly diagnosed patients about their insulin regimen.
C. Perform a community assessment to determine why community members aren't properly caring for themselves.
D. Develop several educational handouts about managing diabetes and have them translated into Spanish.
ANS: C
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