The nurse is outlining a teaching program for diabetic patients. Which teaching point about heart disease prevention should the nurse emphasize most?
a. Keep blood sugar below 100 mg/dL.
b. Prevent infections.
c. Eat meals at regular times.
d. Use sterile technique in insulin injections.
A
The diabetic person who maintains the glucose level below 100 mg/dL will avoid the adverse effects of hyperglycemia on the vessels. Preventing infections, eating at regular times, and using sterile technique are all valid teaching points for the diabetic patient, but they do not specifically address prevention of heart disease.
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