The clinic nurse caring for an older diabetic patient with a sixth-grade education anticipates that the patient may experience difficulty with which of the following? (Select all that apply. )

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Patients with a lower level of education may have difficulty understanding the importance of keeping clinic appointments, following a complex diet plan (such as a low-carbohydrate diet), and paying for medications and supplies. Deciding on a primary health care provider and naming a health care surrogate may also be challenging, but these tasks are not specifically related to the patient's education level.

The Clinic Nurse Caring for an Older Diabetic Patient with a Sixth-Grade