You are the oncoming nurse, and you have just taken report on your patients for the shift. One of your patients is a newly diagnosed diabetic. Which behavior shows this patient's willingness to learn?
A) The patient requests a visit from the diabetic educator.
B) The patient declines a slice of pie at lunch.
C) The patient has a family member meet with the dietician to discuss meals.
D) The patient allows the nurse to take daily blood sugar.
A
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