The Nurse Is Providing Teaching to a Patient with Reactive

question 23

Multiple Choice

The nurse is providing teaching to a patient with reactive hypoglycemia. Which of the following instructions related to glucose monitoring should be provided? (Select all that apply.?

• A)"You should check your blood sugar when you get up in the morning."
• B)"It is important to check blood sugar 1 hour before meals."
• C)"Two hours before each meal is the best time to check your blood sugar."
• D)"It is important to check your blood sugar at bedtime."
• E)"You will need to check your blood sugar 2 hours after meals."
• F)"Checking your blood sugar once a day, at the same time each day, is sufficient."

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