A 60-year-old male client has just been diagnosed as having type 2 diabetes.The client is 30 pounds overweight and knows very little about his condition.What are the major points that the nurse should include in this client's teaching plan?

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A teaching plan should include such things as a basic understanding of type 2 diabetes,review of prescribed oral hypoglycemic drug and its possible side effects,dietary management,importance of exercise,use of blood-glucose-monitoring equipment,symptoms of hypoglycemia,importance of ongoing medical management,foot care,and prevention of complications.

A 60-Year-Old Male Client Has Just Been Diagnosed as Having