The nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The nurse determines that the client understands teaching when the client states which of the following?
1. "I will have to take medications for this disease.".
2. "Chronic illnesses require lifestyle changes.".
3. "I will take medication for a week for this acute illness.".
4. "This chronic disease will become worse and lead to death.".
2. "Chronic illnesses require lifestyle changes.".
Rationale:
Chronic illness is the client's response to the disease and, in this case, requires lifestyle changes so that the client does not succumb to the disease. Not all diabetics require medication to manage the illness. Diabetes is chronic, not acute. Depending on the client's response to the disease, the outcome may not become worse or lead to death.
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