When teaching the client with diabetes about long-term management, the nurse emphasizes which of the following? Select all that apply

Question

1. Have an eye examination yearly.
2. Have the urine checked for microalbuminuria.
3. Consult the provider to plan an exercise program.
4. Check your urine for ketones daily.
5. Measure your blood pressure daily.

Answer 1

1. Have an eye examination yearly.
2. Have the urine checked for microalbuminuria.
3. Consult the provider to plan an exercise program.

Rationale: Have an eye examination yearly. The client with diabetes should have a yearly dilated eye examination to check for retinopathy. Have the urine checked for microalbuminuria. Microalbuminuria may warn of early diabetic nephropathy. Consult the provider to plan an exercise program. Exercise will help maintain lower glucose levels. Check your urine for ketones daily. There is no need to check the urine for ketones when well; fingerstick glucose levels are done before meals. Measure your blood pressure daily. There is no indication of instability and need to measure the blood pressure daily.