The nurse is caring for a client who was newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which intervention by the nurse best promotes client cooperation with the treatment plan?
1) Teaching the client that he must lose weight to control his blood sugar
2) Informing the client he must exercise at least three times per week
3) Explaining to the client he must come to the diabetic clinic weekly
4) Determining the client's main concerns about his diabetes
ANS: 4
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