A nurse is interviewing a client who was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus 6 months ago. Since that time, the client has gained more weight and her blood glucose levels remain high. The nurse suspects that the client is non-compliant with her diet

Which response by the nurse would enhance data collection in this situation?
a. "Tell me, how have you managed with your diet for these past few months?"
b. "You do want to learn how to reduce your blood sugar levels, don't you?"
c. "You need to follow what the doctor has prescribed for you in order to get better!"
d. "Tell me what you know about the cause of type 2 diabetes?"


ANS: A

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