The nurse is preparing written handouts to be used as part of the standardized teaching plan for patient's who have been recently diagnosed with diabetes. Which of the following statements would be appropriate to include in the handouts:
a) Polyphagia, polydipsia, and polyuria are common symptoms of Diabetes mellitus
b) The use of the right foods can help in keeping blood glucose at a near-normal level
c) Some diabetes control blood glucose with oral medications or nutritional interventions
d) Diabetes mellitus is characterized by chronic hyperglycemia and the associated symptoms
Ans: b) The use of the right foods can help in keeping blood glucose at a near-normal level
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