[Verified Answer]: Sallie Smith, 42 years of age, is newly…

Sallie Smith, 42 years of age, is newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. During the patient education, the patient asks the nurse, “What should I do if I am sick and can’t eat; should I still take my medicine for the diabetes?” (Learning Outcome 5) What management strategies should the nurse provide the patient to deal with “sick days?”