An older male patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus wants to know if he can have an alcoholic drink. What information should the nurse provide about alcohol intake with diabetes? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Ingest alcohol with food.
2. Alcohol can interact with diabetes medications.
3. Consider calories from alcohol as being fat calories.
4. Limit consumption to no more than two drinks per day.
5. Take alcohol with carbohydrates because it enhances digestion.
1,2,3,4
Rationale: Alcohol must be consumed with food to prevent hypoglycemia.
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