A patient recently diagnosed with diabetes wants to check the urine for glucose instead of using capillary blood because of the cost. Which response should the nurse make to the patient?
A) "Urine testing is best when combined with serum testing."
B) "Urine testing is as reliable as finger stick testing."
C) "Yes, urine testing is cheaper than glucose test strips."
D) "Would you like to switch to this method of monitoring?"
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