A 68-year-old client has a long history of poor eating habits and low activity levels. The client now has a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following nursing interventions should be the priority?
A) Adherence to diabetes screen protocols
B) Education about the role that his lifestyle has played in his diagnosis
C) Maintenance of function and activities of daily livings
D) Self-care measures to aid in the management of his disease
Ans: D
The care of older adults with diabetes should prioritize self-care measures such as diet, exercise, medications, and glucose monitoring. Screening is not relevant since the client has already been diagnosed with the disease in question. Education about lifestyle factors and maintenance of function are relevant and appropriate, but these are superseded by the importance of facilitating self-care.
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