The Nurse Identifies a Need for Additional Teaching When the Patient

question 46

Multiple Choice

The nurse identifies a need for additional teaching when the patient who is self-monitoring blood glucose

• A)washes the puncture site using warm water and soap.
• B)chooses a puncture site in the center of the finger pad.
• C)hangs the arm down for a minute before puncturing the site.
• D)says the result of 120 mg indicates good blood sugar control.

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Definitions:

Pain

A distressing feeling often caused by intense or damaging stimuli, such as stubbing a toe or burning a finger.

ACT

A form of psychotherapy known as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which encourages individuals to embrace their thoughts and feelings rather than fighting or feeling guilty for them.

Mindfulness

Quality of awareness that is brought about by focusing on the present moment and accepting the thoughts in a nonjudgmental manner.

Pain Management

The process of providing medical care that reduces or eliminates the pain experienced by a patient through various strategies and therapies.