The nurse is assigned to provide care to a diabetic client who indicated being a Muslim on the admission assessment.When planning the care for the shift,which of the following factors may have the greatest impact on the care?

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The fact that the client may practice religious fasting, especially during the month of Ramadan, may have the greatest impact on their care. The nurse will need to adjust medication administration and meal times accordingly to ensure that the client’s blood sugar remains stable during fasting periods. The other options are also important considerations, but do not have as great of an impact on the client’s diabetic care.

The Nurse Is Assigned to Provide Care to a Diabetic