The nurse is assigned to the care of a 64-year-old patient diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. In formulating a teaching plan that encourages the patient to actively participate in management of the diabetes, which of the following should be the nurse's initial intervention?
A. Assess patient's perception of what it means to have diabetes.
B. Ask the patient to write down current knowledge about diabetes.
C. Set goals for the patient to actively participate in managing his diabetes.
D. Assume responsibility for all of the patient's care to decrease stress level.
Answer: A. Assess patient's perception of what it means to have diabetes.
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