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Patient Education in Hypertension and Diabetes

The document discusses Mr. X, who is hospitalized with hypertension and diabetes and lacks knowledge about his dietary needs. It poses questions regarding patient education, barriers to effective education, and the role of nurses in facilitating this education. The focus is on improving Mr. X's understanding and management of his health conditions through proper education and support.

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Patient Education in Hypertension and Diabetes

The document discusses Mr. X, who is hospitalized with hypertension and diabetes and lacks knowledge about his dietary needs. It poses questions regarding patient education, barriers to effective education, and the role of nurses in facilitating this education. The focus is on improving Mr. X's understanding and management of his health conditions through proper education and support.

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1) Mr. X is admitted in medicine ward with hypertension and diabetes, Mr.

X is not aware about


what to include in the diet and is not able to clear his doubts
Based on the above data answer the following questions
a) Define patients education (1mks)
b) List & explain the barriers in patients education (2mks)
c) What is the role of a nurse in patients education (2mks)

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