A nursing student has been asked to prepare patient education for Spanish-speaking patients regarding diabetes. This information will be available to patients in the diabetes clinic. The goal of this patient education is to:
A. assist Spanish-speaking patients to reach optimal health.
B. teach Spanish-speaking patients some English.
C. provide information so they can make a decision between oral and injectable medications.
D. reduce the legal liability of the clinic.
A
The goal of patient education is to assist individuals, families, or communities in achieving optimal levels of health.
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