The nurse is planning interventions to achieve the goal of maintaining glycemic control for an older patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which interventions will the nurse include in this patient's plan of care? Select all that apply.
1. Teach to prevent hypoglycemia.
2. Emphasize the role of physical exercise.
3. Review the manifestations of complications.
4. Stress the importance of avoiding carbohydrates.
5. Instruct in self-monitoring of blood glucose levels.
1. Teach to prevent hypoglycemia.
2. Emphasize the role of physical exercise.
3. Review the manifestations of complications.
5. Instruct in self-monitoring of blood glucose levels.
Explanation: 1. The goals of managing diabetes mellitus in the older patient include achieving glycemic control through recognition, treatment, and prevention of hypoglycemia.
2. The goals of managing diabetes mellitus in the older patient include achieving glycemic control through regular physical activity.
3. The goals of managing diabetes mellitus in the older patient include achieving glycemic control through prevention, early detection, and treatment of chronic complications.
4. The goals of managing diabetes mellitus in the older patient do not include the achievement of glycemic control through restricting the intake of carbohydrates.
5. The goals of managing diabetes mellitus in the older patient include achieving glycemic control through self-management techniques such as self-monitoring of blood glucose levels.
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