University:
West Coast University
Course:
NURS 103 | Fundamentals of Nursing
Academic year:

2021
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467

Pages:

1
Author:

Kevin Riddle

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Nursing Skill STUDENT NAME _____________________________________ BLOOD GLUCOSE CHECK SKILL NAME____________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________ Description of Skill Blood glucose monitoring uses a Glucometer that takes a small sample of blood to determine the concentration of free glucose in the blood. Indications Used with clients who have diabetes and also those that suffer with episodes of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia Outcomes/Evaluation Blood glucose level between 70-100 Compliance with glucose checks Potential Complications Infection of puncture site Inaccurate readings ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES CONSIDERATIONS Nursing Interventions (pre, intra, post) Pre: Check orders, gather supplies and inform patient of procedure, perform hand hygiene. Intra: Select site, cleanse area, use new lancet device, wipe first drop of blood away, obtain sample then apply pressure to area. Post: Document findings, ensure no further bleeding, check orders for medications, hand hygiene. Client Education Proper use of home glucometer, hand hygiene, do not re-use lancet devices, keep a record of BG levels, proper disposal of lancets, when to report problems to HCP. Nursing Interventions Educate on hand hygiene, use alcohol wipes prior to obtaining sample, ensure strips are not expired or inappropriate for the machine and that adequate sample size is obtained. THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE A9