Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
Simulated
A nurse is providing discharge teaching about blood glucose monitoring for a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse should instruct the client to obtain which of the following supplies?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Sterile lancets are essential for pricking the skin to obtain blood samples for glucose monitoring. Compression stockings, toenail clippers, and hand mirrors are not required for this purpose.