NCLEX Question of the Day

November 18, 2025

Basic Care and Comfort QID 136

A patient newly diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes is feeling overwhelmed with self-monitoring of blood glucose levels. How might you provide education and support to ensure the patient feels confident and capable in managing blood glucose monitoring at home?

A:
Providing only verbal instructions without any practical demonstration or follow-up support.
B:
Telling the patient to figure out glucose monitoring independently without any guidance.
C:
Providing hands-on demonstration of glucose monitoring, offering written instructions, and scheduling follow-up sessions to address concerns and reinforce learning.
D:
Discouraging the patient from self-monitoring of blood glucose levels.

Explanation

Hands-on demonstration allows the patient to practice glucose monitoring under supervision, written instructions serve as a useful reference, and follow-up sessions provide an opportunity for reinforcement and addressing any concerns. For example, the patient might initially feel anxious about pricking their finger, but with guided practice and ongoing support, they can become proficient and confident in self-monitoring blood glucose levels at home.

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