A Client Frustrated with Self-Monitoring His Blood Glucose Levels Tells

question 14

Multiple Choice

A client frustrated with self-monitoring his blood glucose levels tells the nurse he wants an insulin pump. The nurse's most helpful response would be

• A) "Pumps don't monitor blood glucose levels. You will still need to do that yourself."
• B) "The pump must be calibrated several times a day, but you will not need to monitor your blood glucose levels anymore."
• C) "Pumps are still experimental, and there are many problems associated with them."
• D) "If you are willing to make a commitment to good aseptic technique, you should like the pump."

Explain light and dark adaptation processes and the phenomena of afterimages.

Compare and contrast theories related to hearing and understand the significance of the volley principle.

Understand the role of binaural and monaural cues in sound localization.

Describe the significance of perceptual constancies and their effects on perception.

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Definitions:

Attitudes

Psychological tendencies expressed by evaluating a particular entity with some degree of favor or disfavor.

Durable

Referring to items, goods, or materials that are designed to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; long-lasting.

Influences

Forces or factors that have an effect on the behavior, opinions, or development of someone or something.

Sleeper Effect

A delayed increase in the impact of a message that occurs when an initially discounted message becomes effective, as the reason for discounting it is forgotten.