A Client Asks the Nurse, "Why Do I Have to Monitor

question 18

Multiple Choice

A client asks the nurse, "Why do I have to monitor my blood glucose levels?" An appropriate response from the nurse would be:

• A) "Because your doctor ordered it."
• B) "Monitoring your blood glucose better enables you to manage your diabetes."
• C) "If I were you, I would monitor the blood glucose when I didn't feel good."
• D) "You can eat anything you want."

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