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    Ati nur250 med surg proctored exam

    A nurse is teaching a client newly diagnosed with type I diabetes mellitus. A referral for a dietician has been initiated. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the purpose for the referral?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. The dietician's role includes providing nutritional guidance tailored to the client’s condition, such as helping manage blood glucose through proper diet for diabetes. B. Assisting with medication affordability is typically the role of a social worker or case manager, not a dietician. C. Care coordination is usually managed by case managers or the primary healthcare team, not the dietician alone. D. Treatment plan changes are determined by the healthcare provider, not the dietician.

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