Which action should the nurse take first when teaching a patient who is newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes about home management of the disease?

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Before planning education, the nurse should assess the patient's interest in and ability to self-manage the diabetes. After assessing the patient, the other nursing actions may be appropriate, but planning needs to be individualized to each patient.

Which Action Should the Nurse Take First When Teaching a Patient