A patient tells the nurse that she is genetically predisposed to type 2 diabetes. The patient is hypertensive and smokes a pack of cigarettes daily. What information should the nurse provide for this patient?
A) "Maintaining a healthy weight and activity level will help you avoid type 2 diabetes."
B) "Unfortunately, you are probably predestined to develop type 2 diabetes."
C) "You probably need to begin monitoring your blood glucose levels daily."
D) "The risk of developing diabetes is several years away, and you have other health problems to consider now."
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