The Parent of a Child Asks the Nurse Why Self-Monitoring

question 17

Multiple Choice

The parent of a child asks the nurse why self-monitoring of blood glucose is being recommended for her child with diabetes. The nurse should base the explanation on which of the following?

• A)It is a less expensive method of testing.
• B)It is not as accurate as laboratory testing.
• C)Children are better able to manage the diabetes.
• D)The parents are able to manage the disease better.

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Definitions:

Carotid Artery

A major blood vessel in the neck that supplies blood to the brain, neck, and face.

Radial Artery

A major artery in the forearm that supplies blood to the hand and arm, palpable at the wrist.

Bradycardia

A slower than normal heart rate, typically defined as fewer than 60 beats per minute in adults.

Tachycardia

A condition characterized by an abnormally fast heart rate, often defined as exceeding 100 beats per minute in adults.