Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
History and PhysicalThe client is a 58-year-old male who wants to be screened for diabetes mellitus. The client has a sister who has type 2 diabetes mellitus. He has a history of depression, which is treated with paroxetine 10 mg PO every day. The client also discloses that he occasionally takes cannabis in edible form. He denies smoking or drinking. He works in a chemical factory where he is occasionally exposed to fumes. The client's body mass index (BMI) is 28 kg/m3
What other nutritional recommendation(s) would be helpful for this client in reducing risk for type 2 diabetes mellitus? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
B,C,F
Rationale
Eliminating sugary beverages, increasing fiber, and minimizing refined grains reduce blood sugar spikes and improve insulin sensitivity, key for prediabetes management, unlike cinnamon or no-fat diets.