The nurse is implementing a teaching plan for a client diagnosed with diabetes and his caregiver. Which of the following actions by the nurse reflects the cognitive domain? Select all that apply
A) Instruction on the correct administration of insulin
B) Review of complications associated with diabetes
C) Review of adverse reactions associated with insulin
D) Review of how frequently to administer insulin
E) Instruction on how to use a glucometer
Ans: B, C, D
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The nurse makes use of the cognitive domain when giving information to the client or caregiver about the disease process, medication regimen, and adverse reactions. Instructions on correct administration of insulin and how to use a glucometer involve psychomotor skills, which reflect the psychomotor domain.
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