A patient who is prescribed glyburide (DiaBeta) asks if having a glass of wine once a week is okay.What is the nurse's best response?
A) "Insulin activity is dramatically reduced under the influence of alcohol, and drinking even one glass of wine will increase your insulin requirements."
B) "Diabetes reduces your kidney function, so you should avoid ingesting alcohol in all forms at all times."
C) "You should not drink any alcohol as it is likely to increase your sense of hunger and make you overeat."
D) "One glass of wine can be ingested with a meal on occasion and cause no problems."
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