Blood Glucose Key Points

by Laura Fong 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 trip NEXT to the blood drop (do not smear blood on strip).

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