The nurse is instructing a client diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus on activities to reduce the onset of macrovascular complications. Which of the following should the nurse include in these instructions? (Select all that apply.)

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Attaining a normal body weight, stopping smoking, increasing physical activity, keeping blood pressure under control, and decreasing fat intake are all important activities to reduce the onset of macrovascular complications in clients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Ingesting alcohol every day is not recommended and can actually increase the risk of complications.

The Nurse Is Instructing a Client Diagnosed with Type 2