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First, the nurse assessed the patient’s needs and the problems of the patient and their family. Second, the nurse formulated a diagnosis and treatment plan for the patient appropriate for the patient’s educational level. Third, the nurse emphasized strategies to help motivate what is necessary for the patient. The nurse planned their teaching during an interrupted time and the nurse used provided pamphlets were written based on a 4th grade reading level. Fourth, the nurse implemented teaching about self-monitoring of blood glucose, exercise, healthy food choices, controlling blood pressure, and insulin treatment if necessary. Finally, the nurse evaluated the outcome of the patient education by asking questions to ensure that they understood the information provided.
There were socio-economic barriers in some of the patients, because they were unable to pay for the glucometer due to the fact that they did not have insurance and/ or did not have money at the time of the visit. The nurse provided the glucometer, a few test trips, and pen needles at the time of the visit to hold them over for a few weeks. The nurse also gave them a discount card where they can pay little to nothing for their