A diabetic client reports to the nurse that she has been learning more about controlling her blood sugars by reading information found on the Internet. Which statement by the nurse would be most appropriate?
a. "Looking at the date the content was posted on the website is important."
b. "The Internet is an unreliable source of information and should not be used."
c. "The best sources of information are found on pharmaceutical websites."
d. "Your physician will provide you better information than the Internet."
ANS: A
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