The nurse plans to instruct a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus on ways to prevent the onset of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). What should the nurse assess prior to teaching this patient? Select all that apply.

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1. The nurse should assess the patient's ability to self-administer insulin prior to teaching the patient on prevention of DKA.
2. The nurse should assess if the patient is testing blood glucose levels prior to teaching on the prevention of DKA.
3. The nurse should assess what adjustments the patient makes to the diet or exercise prior to teaching on the prevention of DKA.
4. The frequency of eye examinations will not help prevent the development of DKA.
5. Daily foot inspections will not help prevent the development of DKA.

The Nurse Plans to Instruct a Patient with Type 1