A patient with type 1 diabetes has been using self-capillary blood glucose monitoring (CBGM) as part of his diabetes management.During evaluation of his technique of CBGM,the nurse identifies a need for additional teaching when the patient does which of the following actions?
A) Chooses a puncture site in the centre of the finger pad
B) Washes his hands with soap and water to cleanse the puncture site
C) Tells the nurse that the result of 130 mg indicates good control of his diabetes
D) Hangs his arm down before a second puncture site attempt for an adequate drop of blood
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