A diabetic is struggling with the carbohydrate-controlled diet as a result of having a large extended family with many get-togethers.What action by the nurse is best?
A)Remind the patient of the consequences of poor control of diabetes.
B)Tell the patient that once a month he or she can eat as desired.
C)Help the patient make priorities so some favorite foods can be eaten.
D)Tell the patient to increase the insulin dose on get-together days.

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Nurses working with patients who have dietary issues need to understand the social,emotional,cultural,and religious ties their patients have to food,or the interventions will not be successful.While normally maintaining a diabetic diet the patient can be assisted to prioritize foods that are "must haves" and determine how to work them into the diet.

A Diabetic Is Struggling with the Carbohydrate-Controlled Diet as a Result