Which strategy should be a priority when the nurse is planning care for a diabetic patient who is uninsured?
a. Obtain less expensive medications.
b. Follow evidence-based practice guidelines.
c. Assist with dietary changes as the first action.
d. Teach about the impact of exercise on diabetes.
ANS: B
The use of standardized evidence-based guidelines will reduce the incidence of health care disparities among various socioeconomic groups. The other strategies may also be appropriate, but the priority concern should be that the patient receives care that meets the accepted standard.
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