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A home care nurse visits Helen Brewster, a 79-year-old female client recently diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Mrs. Brewster takes her oral antidiabetic medication only sporadically, and is not following her new diet.

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What action would you take first when exploring Mrs. Brewster's noncompliance?

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List three ways you would demonstrate caring to Mrs. Brewster.

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Mrs. Brewster says, "I don't really think I have diabetes. I feel fine, except that I'm always thirsty." How would you deal with this belief?

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Mrs. Brewster tells the nurse she forgets to take her pills and can't remember whether she's taken them. How might you address this problem?

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Mrs. Brewster lives alone and has limited ability to prepare meals. How might you address this problem?

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