A Parent Asks the Nurse Why Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose

question 7

Multiple Choice

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

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

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