A client has been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and must learn how to do his own finger stick blood sugar analysis as part of his treatment. The client has been sullen and uncommunicative since receiving the diagnosis. How can the nurse best increase the client's motivation to learn?

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Encouraging the client's participation in the procedure can help increase their motivation to learn. This can be done by explaining the importance of the procedure and the role it plays in managing their diabetes. The nurse can also ask the client for their input and allow them to ask questions or express concerns. Involving the client in their own care can improve their sense of control and autonomy. Demonstrating the procedure on the nurse or offering to do it for the client each time may not empower the client to take charge of their own care. Teaching the client's support system can be helpful but should not be the nurse's first intervention.

A Client Has Been Diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus and Must