A patient recently diagnosed with diabetes states, "A friend whose mother was diabetic told me that it is more economical to use urine dipsticks than to monitor blood levels with a glucometer."
Which response by the nurse is most appropriate? 1. "Urinary glucose is no longer used to routinely monitor glucose control.".
2. "You will be monitoring your urine glucose as well as your blood glucose.".
3. "Yes, urine dipsticks are cheaper than glucose test strips.".
4. "Would you like to switch to this method of monitoring?"
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Rationale 1: Self-monitoring of blood glucose has replaced urinary measurement.
Rationale 2: The patient will likely monitor only blood glucose.
Rationale 3: This response does not provide adequate information.
Rationale 4: The nurse should not suggest that the patient change to an outmoded method of glucose testing.
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