The nurse feels most confident that an older patient is prepared to assume self-management of new type 2 insulin-dependent diabetes when the patient
a. is heard asking her son to check the insu-lin's expiration date.
b. is able to identify the symptoms of hy-poglycemia.
c. asks why she needs to test her glucose le-vels so frequently.
d. inquires why she needs to have an A1C test every 3 months.
A
Adherence is greatly improved when the patient is in agreement with the treatment plan and shows a willingness to follow it. The patient is requesting help ensuring that the insulin is not expired. Knowledge about symptoms does not equate with adherence. Asking questions does not indicate adherence or not.
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