The nurse notes that a diabetic client has been readmitted to the health care facility with a high blood sugar level as the client had not followed the proper diet. The client is unable to read and speak English properly and can only sign his name
Which of the following categories does the client fall into? A) Functionally illiterate
B) Moderately illiterate
C) Illiterate
D) Literate
A
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The client in this case is functionally illiterate. Functionally illiterate people possess minimal literacy skills, which means they can sign their names and perform simple mathematical tasks. Literacy is the ability to read and write. An illiterate person cannot read or write. This does not mean moderately illiterate.
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