A nurse is working with a patient who was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 4 months ago. The patient's blood sugars have stayed under control. What action by the nurse is best?
a. Ask the patient what barriers to wellness still exist.
b. Remind the patient about the A1C in 2 months.
c. Review side effects of medications with the patient.
d. Ask the patient how she or he feels about diabetes.
A
Older patients typically see chronic illness as one part of their lives. The nurse can support older adults by working with them to identify areas that may hinder progress along the wellness conti-nuum and by teaching self-care management in these areas. The nurse should assess the patient's needs from his or her point of view.
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