Mr Ignatio Tells Taylor, the Medical Assistant, That He Is

Multiple Choice

Mr. Ignatio tells Taylor, the medical assistant, that he is really worried about developing foot ulcers because of his diabetic condition. Taylor has only 10 minutes to spend on patient education today, and he planned to review glucometer techniques. What is the best approach?

A) Tell Mr. Ignatio they will discuss his circulation problems at the next visit.
B) Continue with the lesson on glucometers, because that material is more important.
C) Give Mr. Ignatio a handout about foot care.
D) Explain the importance of foot care and then cover questions about his glucometer.