The nurse is developing a plan of care (POC) for a client who reports frequent urination and who is newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which outcome should the nurse include in the POC for this client?

Choice A reason: Monitoring skin condition is important for diabetic clients due to risk of poor wound healing and infection, but this is not the most critical measurable outcome for glycemic control. Choice B reason: Family education is supportive, but outcomes should focus on measurable clinical indicators for the client’s health. This option does not directly address disease management. Choice C reason: HbA1C reflects average blood glucose over 2–3 months. A target of less than 7% is the standard for good diabetic control. Including this outcome ensures measurable improvement in glycemic management and directly addresses the client’s frequent urination, which is a symptom of hyperglycemia. Choice D reason: Acceptance of diagnosis is important for psychosocial adjustment, but it is not the most critical measurable outcome for disease management.