Why should the nurse counsel an older patient with a history of occasional high blood glucose levels to stop smoking?
1. To prevent need for HgA1C monitoring
2. To prevent rapid weight gain
3. To reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus
4. To reduce the risk of insulin dependence
3. To reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus
Explanation: 1. HgA1C would be required for a patient who has been diagnosed with diabetes. Smoking increases the risk of non-insulin dependent diabetes. Smoking cessation is one of five lifestyle factors that will reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus.
2. Smoking cessation techniques include healthy coping mechanisms such as exercise. Many smoke to lose weight and may have a slow weight gain with cessation.
3. Smoking cessation is one of five lifestyle factors that will reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus.
4. Smoking increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, which is non-insulin dependent. Smoking cessation is one of five lifestyle factors that will reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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