Which of the following should be done with the following goal:
The client will demonstrate measuring blood glucose with a monitoring device, appropriately adjust the amount of insulin to self-inject according to the monitor reading, and self-administer insulin in two days.
a. Instruct the client on the use of the blood glucose monitoring device.
b. Provide the client with an insulin administration scale.
c. Instruct the client on self-administration of insulin.
d. Split the goal into three separate goals.
ANS: D
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