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

question 30

Multiple Choice

A client asks the nurse,"Why do I have to monitor my blood glucose levels?" What is an appropriate response from the nurse?

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

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Definitions:

Pupil

The pupil is the adjustable opening in the center of the iris of the eye, through which light enters and is focused on the retina.

Iris

The colored ring of muscle around the pupil of the eye, responsible for controlling the size of the pupil and thus the amount of light reaching the retina.

Vitreous Humour

A clear, gel-like substance that fills the space between the lens and the retina in the eyeball, helping to maintain its shape and optical properties.

Cornea

The transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber, contributing to the eye's ability to focus.