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    Blood Glucose Key Points

    by Cathy Parkes November 27, 2020

    Key points when taking a patient's blood glucose: Place hand in dependent position; Pierce the outer edge of the fingertip (not the pad); Wipe away first drop of blood; Hold test strip NEXT to the blood drop (do not smear blood on strip).
    Key points when taking a patient's blood glucose:
    • Place hand in dependent position.
    • Pierce the outer edge of the fingertip (not the pad).
    • Wipe away first drop of blood.
    • Hold test trip NEXT to the blood drop (do not smear blood on strip).
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