A newly diagnosed patient with diabetes expresses concern about losing vision. Which intervention(s) should be included in the plan of care to reduce this risk? You may select more than one answer
1. The initiation of reliable contraception to avoid pregnancy
2. Ways to reduce hyperglycemic episodes
3. The use of a prokinetic drug such as metoclopramide
4. Smoking cessation
5. The importance of consistently taking antihypertensive drugs
Correct Answers: 2, 4, 5
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a. Heroin b. Opioids c. Cocaine d. Crack
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