A client with diabetes stats, " I cannot eat big meals I prefer to snack throughout the day,: What information should the nurse include in a response to this client's statement?
a. Regulated food intake is basic to control.
b. salt and sugar restriction us the main concern.
c. small, frequent meals are better for digestion
d. large meals can contribute to a weight problem.
Answer: a. Regulated food intake is basic to control.
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a. Check the patched eye four times a day by removing the patch and replacing it after inspection. b. Apply the patch directly to the face. c. Sometimes patching alone will straighten the eye. d. Negotiate with the child for the number of hours per day that the patch is to be worn.
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