Which is the best goal when planning nursing care for an older patient with diabetes mellitus?
a. Stabilize the serum glucose. c. Set walking dis-tance goals.
b. Prevent disease progression. d. Plan for consistent exercise.
B
The most important goal for planning nursing care for a patient with diabetes mellitus is to pre-vent disease progression. Stabilizing the serum glucose, managing hyperlipidemia, controlling the blood pressure, preventing infection, maintaining a normal weight (if applicable), and obtaining regular medical evaluation will accomplish this goal. Stabilizing the serum glucose is a part of preventing disease progression. Setting goals for walking is part of a consistent walking regimen. Planning for consistent exercise is part of stabilizing the serum glucose.
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