Diagnosis and treatment
Diagnosis and treatment ( 6 Questions)
A nurse is teaching a client who has diabetes mellitus about self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG). Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
This is correct as it follows the recommended frequency of SMBG for most clients with diabetes mellitus.
Using the same finger for each blood glucose test can cause pain, infection, and callus formation. The client should rotate the fingers and use different sites for each test.
This is correct as it prevents contamination and ensures the accuracy of the test results.
This is correct as it helps the client and the health care team to evaluate the effectiveness of the diabetes management plan.
Using the same finger for each blood glucose test can cause pain, infection, and callus formation. The client should rotate the fingers and use different sites for each test.
Incorrect choices:
a) "I should check my blood glucose before meals and at bedtime.": This is correct as it follows the recommended frequency of SMBG for most clients with diabetes mellitus.
c) "I should wash my hands with soap and water before each test.": This is correct as it prevents contamination and ensures the accuracy of the test results.
d) "I should record my blood glucose results in a log book.": This is correct as it helps the client and the health care team to evaluate the effectiveness of the diabetes management plan.