Question

Which goal is a priority for the diabetic client who is taking insulin and has nausea and vomiting from a viral illness or influenza? managing own health relieving pain increasing activity obtaining adequate food intake?

Answer 1

You should definitely manage your  own health and attempt to be isolated so you don't spread the disease. In addition to these, a regular intake of food is essential since during these conditions, patients do not want to take food. This is bad especially for diabetic patients since a lack of food intake can mean lowered blood glucose levels, which can worsen chronic diabetes. Vomiting takes even more food out, so it doesn't help the case. Hence, a regular intake of food should be given more priority.