A patient has been living with type 2 diabetes for several years, and the nurse realizes that the patient is likely to have minimal contact with the health care system
In order to ensure that the patient maintains adequate blood sugar control over the long term, the nurse should recommend which of the following?
A) Participation in a support group for persons with diabetes
B) Regular consultation of websites that address diabetes management
C) Weekly telephone "check-ins" with an endocrinologist
D) Participation in clinical trials relating to antihyperglycemics
Ans: A
Feedback:
Participation in support groups is encouraged for patients who have had diabetes for many years as well as for those who are newly diagnosed. This is more interactive and instructive than simply consulting websites. Weekly telephone contact with an endocrinologist is not realistic in most cases. Participation in research trials may or may not be beneficial and appropriate, depending on patients' circumstances.
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