The nurse is caring for a patient newly diagnosed with diabetes. The patient tells the nurse, "After searching the Internet, I found out that I don't need insulin
All I need to do to control blood sugar is drink a mixture of vinegar and apple juice." What teaching should the nurse provide?
a. Show the patient how to choose reputable, trustworthy healthcare Web sites.
b. Instruct on the importance of adhering to the prescriber's instructions.
c. Inform the patient that the healthcare provider is always right and should be trusted.
d. Return to the Web site to obtain more detailed information.
ANS: A
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