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

question 28

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 the knowledge that

• A) it is a less expensive method of testing.
• B) it is not as accurate as laboratory testing.
• C) children are better able to manage the diabetes.
• D) the parents are better able to manage the disease.

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Definitions:

Government Intervention

Actions taken by government to affect the economy, often to correct market failures and promote economic stability.

Monopoly

A market structure characterized by a single seller who has exclusive control over the product or service, leading to limited competition.

Average Total Cost

The total cost of production divided by the quantity of output produced, representing the per unit cost of production.

Natural Monopolist

A single supplier in a market where the costs of production are lowest when just one firm provides the product or service.