A nurse is reviewing with a client the importance of the diabetic diet to maintaining control of blood glucose levels. The client states, I went to the classes and learned how to count carbohydrates.
I have even started to write down what I eat for each meal. Which of the following would be most appropriate response from the nurse?
a. I'm so glad you're beginning to recognize the need to control your blood sugar.
b. Now you just have to make sure you don't give that habit up
c. Sounds like you're not ready to really plan your eating yet.
d. That is great. You've started to take action and make changes.
Question 2
At a county board meeting, a nurse reports statistics on drug use in the school. The nurse then requests funding for an after-school recreation program that promotes age-appropriate fun activities and sports.
Which of the following objectives is the nurse attempting to meet through this action?
a. Help prevent obesity and boredom.
b. Offer alternatives to being on the streets.
c. Prevent children from getting in trouble before their parents get home from work.
d. Promote healthy lifestyles with physical activity.
Nurse-patient interaction; nonverbal communication
The nurse assists the patient in reflecting on his feelings
Neuropeptides and Peripheral Peptides Involved in Control of Food Intake and Metabolism
Recommended vs. Typical Diet
Control of urination.
Adding fiber to the diet