A nurse has been asked to prepare patient education for Spanish-speaking patients regarding diabetes. This information will be available to patients in the diabetes clinic. What is the primary goal for this patient education?
a. To reduce the legal liability of the clinic
b. To teach Spanish-speaking patients some English
c. To assist Spanish-speaking patients to reach optimal health
d. To provide information so they can make a decision between oral and injectable medications
C
The goal of patient education is to assist individuals, families, communities, or populations in achieving optimal levels of health, safety, and independence. The goal of patient education is not to reduce the legal liability, teach English, or make decisions about the different types of medica-tions.
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