Ahospitalized client who is usually well organized and calm is receiving diabetic teaching after being newly diagnosed with diabetes. The client is forgetful, irritable, and has poor concentration. Which action should the nurse take?

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Since behavioural responses to stress include temporary changes such as irritability, changes in memory, and poor concentration, client teaching will need to be repeated. Psychiatric referral or home caregiver referral will not be needed for these expected short-term cognitive changes. Sedation will decrease the client's ability to learn the necessary information for self-management.

Ahospitalized Client Who Is Usually Well Organized and Calm Is