The nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of teaching in a patient with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus type 2 who is learning to self-monitor blood glucose
The nurse knows teaching has been effective when the patient identifies which factors that may adversely affect glucose meter performance? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. The age of the monitor strip
2. Failure to follow manufacturer's recommendations regarding cleaning of meter
3. The lot number of the strips
4. Use of soap and water to cleanse the finger before puncture
5. Insufficient amount of blood on the meter strip
1,2,3,5
Rationale 1: Monitor strips have expiration dates to ensure accuracy.
Rationale 2: Many factors may affect glucose meter performance, including failure to follow the manufacturer's recommendations regarding meter cleaning.
Rationale 3: Many meters must be calibrated to the correct lot number of the strips.
Rationale 4: The skin should be cleansed and dried before puncture. Washing with soap and water is an acceptable cleansing routine.
Rationale 5: Many factors may affect glucose meter performance, including insufficient amounts of blood on the meter strip.
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