The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Newly Diagnosed with Diabetes

The nurse is caring for a patient newly diagnosed with diabetes. The patient tells the nurse, "After searching the Internet, I found out that I don't need insulin. All I need to do to control blood sugar is drink a mixture of vinegar and apple juice." Which teaching would the nurse provide?

A) Show the patient how to choose reputable, trustworthy healthcare Web sites.
B) Instruct the patient on the importance of adhering to the prescriber's instructions.
C) Inform the patient that the healthcare provider is always right and should be trusted.
D) Have the patient return to the Web site to obtain more detailed information.