An older male patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus wants to know if he can have an alcoholic drink. What information should the nurse provide about alcohol intake with diabetes? Select all that apply.
1. Ingest alcohol with food.
2. Alcohol can interact with diabetes medications.
3. Consider calories from alcohol as being fat calories.
4. Limit consumption to no more than two drinks per day.
5. Double oral hypoglycemic medications when consuming alcohol.
1. Ingest alcohol with food.
2. Alcohol can interact with diabetes medications.
3. Consider calories from alcohol as being fat calories.
4. Limit consumption to no more than two drinks per day.
Explanation: 1. Alcohol must be consumed with food to prevent hypoglycemia.
2. Alcohol can interact with diabetic medications.
3. Alcohol must be calculated as part of the total caloric intake and is best substituted for fat calories.
4. It is recommended that older adults with diabetes mellitus consume no more than two drinks per day for men.
5. Oral hypoglycemic agents should not be altered unless ordered by a physician.
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