The nurse is outlining a teaching program for diabetic patients. Which teaching point will the nurse stress when educating this population about strategies to prevent heart disease?
a. Keep blood sugar below 110 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 110 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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