Which is the best goal when planning nursing care for an older patient with diabetes mel-litus?
a. Stabilize the serum glucose.
b. Prevent disease progression.
c. Set walking distance goals.
d. Plan for consistent exercise.
B
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A Incorrect. Stabilizing the serum glucose is a part of preventing disease progres-sion.
B Correct. The most important goal for planning nursing care for a patient with diabetes mellitus is to prevent disease progression. That is accomplished by sta-bilizing the serum glucose, managing hyperlipidemia, controlling the blood pressure, preventing infection, maintaining a normal weight (if applicable), and obtaining regular medical evaluation.
C Incorrect. Setting goals for walking is part of a consistent walking regimen.
D Incorrect. Planning for consistent exercise is part of stabilizing the serum glu-cose.
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