The nurse has just taught an adult patient with a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus how to check blood glucose. The nurse should document
a. "Demonstrated understanding of checking blood glucose."
b. that the patient demonstrated the procedure properly and the time it took to complete the educational session.
c. the steps of the procedure the patient was taught.
d. that the nurse taught the patient how to check blood glucose.
ANS: B
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