A patient has received a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. The diabetes nurse has made contact with the patient and will implement a program of health education. What is the nurses priority action?
A) Ensure that the patient understands the basic pathophysiology of diabetes.
B) Identify the patients body mass index.
C) Teach the patient survival skills for diabetes.
D) Assess the patients readiness to learn.
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