A nurse working in a busy primary care clinic wonders why Mr. Smith, a 65-year old insulin dependent man recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, keeps coming back with elevated A1Cs. The nurse knows that he has given Mr. Smith the literature on how to manage type 2 diabetes and, as time allowed, reviewed it with him. He doesn't understand why Mr. Smith is still struggling with managing his disease. What should he check first before providing Mr. Smith with more information?

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The nurse should first check Mr. Smith's level of health literacy to ensure he understands the information provided about managing his diabetes.

A Nurse Working in a Busy Primary Care Clinic Wonders