The nurse, instructing a patient newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, reminds the patient about the need for an annual dilated retinal eye examination and annual urine tests to measure protein levels. The nurse is functioning within which role with this patient?

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The nurse is functioning in the role of an educator, providing important information and reminding the patient of the need for annual eye and urine tests to properly manage their type 2 diabetes.

The Nurse, Instructing a Patient Newly Diagnosed with Type 2