A traditional Middle Eastern man has type 2 diabetes and is being seen in a primary care clinic with his wife
The nurse would like to provide culturally sensitive education regarding the time of administration of his medication and what he is permitted to eat. The nurse should be careful to
A) direct the conversation to the patient regarding his illness.
B) educate the patient's wife about his illness.
C) inform the patient's employer about his illness.
D) inform the patient's medical insurance provider about his illness.
A
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