A patient diagnosed with prediabetes asks what can be done to prevent the development of the disease. What should the nurse recommend to this patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Exercise
b. Lose weight
c. Stop smoking
d. Eliminate all starches from the diet
e. Avoid red meat and root vegetables
ANS: A, B
Those with prediabetes may be able to prevent the onset of diabetes with weight loss and exercise. C. Smoking does not influence the development of the disease. D. E. The patient should not be encouraged to eliminate a type or category of food.
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