A nurse works in an outpatient diabetes clinic. The nurse knows that the minimum standard of care for a patient with diabetes includes the following at each visit: (Select all that apply.)

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Minimum standards of care for an individual with diabetes include the following at each visit: Monitoring weight and BP, inspecting feet, reviewing self-monitoring glucose record, reviewing/adjusting medications as needed, reviewing self-management skills/goals, assessing mood, counseling on tobacco and alcohol use. Obtaining hemoglobin A₁C is recommended at quarterly intervals and obtaining fasting lipid profile and serum creatinine is recommended annually.

A Nurse Works in an Outpatient Diabetes Clinic