Mr. E, an elderly man who lives alone, has hypertension and diabetes but seems to manage both conditions quite well. Three times a week he drives to a dialysis center for dialysis
He injects himself with insulin and is in charge of his medications and meals. Because Mr. E is lonely, he often has lunch or dinner in restaurants where he may eat and drink unwisely, but he takes his medicines with him. What could a nurse at the dialysis center suggest that would most help Mr. E in managing his conditions? A) Eat at home most of the time
B) Take a list of approved foods to the restaurants
C) Find some social activities that do not involve eating
D) Test your blood pressure and blood sugar after returning home
C
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Mr. E's loneliness is leading to dietary problems, and a nurse can use a motivational strategy to help him. Even if Mr. E keeps track of his blood pressure readings and blood sugar levels, unwise eating and drinking will eventually affect his conditions. If he has a social life, he may find it easier to eat at home more often, where it is easier to manage his diet. When he does eat out, taking a list of approved foods and measuring his blood pressure and blood sugar afterward will be helpful.
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