Skill Checklists for Taylor's Clinical Nursing Skills: A Nursing Process Approach

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SKILL 18-3

Obtaining a Capillary Blood Sample for

Glucose Testing (Continued)

Comments

16. Encourage bleeding by lowering the hand, making use of
    gravity. Lightly stroke the finger, if necessary, until sufficient
    amount of blood has formed to cover the sample area on
    the strip, based on monitor requirements (check instructions
    for monitor). Take care not to squeeze the finger, not to
    squeeze at puncture site, or not to touch puncture site or
    blood.


17. Gently touch a drop of blood to pad to the test strip with-
    out smearing it.


18. Press time button if directed by manufacturer.


19. Apply pressure to puncture site with a cotton ball or dry
    gauze. Do not use alcohol wipe.


20. Read blood glucose results and document appropriately at
    bedside. Inform patient of test result.


21. Turn off meter, remove test strip, and dispose of supplies
    appropriately. Place lancet in sharps container.


22. Remove gloves and any other PPE, if used. Perform hand
    hygiene.

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