The male diabetic patient asks the nurse for advice about alcohol consumption. what is the nurse's best response?
a. "it is best to have alcohol near bedtime."
b. "As long as your diabetes is under control you can drink as much as you like?"
C. "You should drink only one alcoholic beverage with each meal."
d. " Avoid more than two drinks a day and have then with or shortly after meals."
Answer: d. " Avoid more than two drinks a day and have then with or shortly after meals."
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