HOW TO TAKE A BLOOD SUGAR | SKILL REVIEW

In this video I discuss the "normal" ranges for blood glucose (sugar), demonstrate how to take a blood sugar on a patient and address common issues that may occur during this procedure.
Follow along and study by answering these questions.
1. What is the normal fasting blood sugar range for a non-diabetic?
2. What supplies do we need to perform this skill?
3. What part of the finger do we poke?
4. Can we use the first drop why or why not?
5. What do we do if the patient won’t stop bleeding?
6. What do we do if the blood sugar is too high?
7. What do we do if the blood sugar is too low?
8. When can we delegate this task?
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[@thatnursingprof2661]

This is a fundamental skill for nurses, cnas and pcts. I hope you find this helpful. :)

[@ahmedkomail2097]

Why we take it from the side not from the tip of finger

[@thatnursingprof2661]

@@ahmedkomail2097 it is less painful for the patient

[@ahmedkomail2097]

@@thatnursingprof2661 thanks 👍

[@mcb9043]

Thank you Bob for volunteering! This was so helpful.

[@mariehsmith6204]

Thank you so much I have clinical tomorrow and this is so helpful

[@Dazzle500]

This is great information and very informative. Thank you so much.

[@sweetlicorice]

Thank you

[@AmyHallamyonemillion]

this is a really good video!

[@rellha3940]

Nice 💪🏿

[@s9661]

I thought you don’t want to use the pointer finger in order to preserve dexterity, especially because they’re diabetic.

[@derek_jeter_yankeees]

Wow

[@user-dv1qz9tr2w]

So we

[@iamdevil4159]

You are so cute.. 😁😁😊🥰