The Nurse Is Caring for a Diabetic Patient Who Will

The nurse is caring for a diabetic patient who will be doing fingerstick blood glucose testing at home. What is the best way for the nurse to ensure that the patient can perform the procedure correctly?

A) Quiz the patient on the steps of the procedure.
B) Have the patient perform the procedure in front of the nurse.
C) Ask the patient if he has any questions about the test.
D) Use terminology that the patient can easily understand.