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Blood Glucose Key Points

by Cathy Parkes September 20, 2021 Updated: December 29, 2021

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).

Cathy Parkes

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