A nurse teaches a client who is diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Which statement should the nurse include in this client's plan of care to delay the onset of microvascular and macrovascular complications?
a. "Maintain tight glycemic control and prevent hyperglycemia."
b. "Restrict your fluid intake to no more than 2 liters a day."
c. "Prevent hypoglycemia by eating a bedtime snack."
d. "Limit your intake of protein to prevent ketoacidosis."
ANS: A
Hyperglycemia is a critical factor in the pathogenesis of long-term diabetic complications. Maintaining tight glycemic control will help delay the onset of complications. Restricting fluid intake is not part of the treatment plan for clients with diabetes. Preventing hypoglycemia and ketosis, although important, are not as important as maintaining daily glycemic control.
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