A patient with diabetes mellitus has albuminuria, hypertension, and edema. What should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?
1. Restrict activity.
2. Increase salt intake.
3. Review weight loss strategies.
4. Provide antibiotic therapy as prescribed.
Correct Answer: 3
Management of diabetic nephropathy includes control of hypertension with ACE inhibitors, weight loss, reduced salt intake, and exercise. Antibiotics are not used to control diabetic nephropathy.
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