A newly diagnosed diabetic patient who will need instruction about diet, exercise, and insulin use tells the nurse, "I think that the most important thing I need to control my blood sugar is how to give my own insulin." During implementation of the teaching plan, the nurse will initially focus on

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Adult education is most effective when focused on information that the patient thinks is needed right now. All the indicated information will need to be included when planning teaching for this patient, but the teaching will be most effective if the nurse starts with the patient's priority.

A Newly Diagnosed Diabetic Patient Who Will Need Instruction About