Diabetes Testing and diabetic ketoacidosis

Definition:

It is a procedure done to know the blood sugar level

Most exposed people:

Diabetics. 

The team in charge.

Nursing team.

Tools:

Glucose analyzer - Test strips with the same code as the device - Sterile cotton or gauze - Lancets - Alcohol - Latex gloves. 

Steps:

1-  Wash hands

2-  Explain the procedure to the patient

3-  Put on gloves, hold the patient's finger down and squeeze gently

4-  Wipe your fingertip with a cotton ball dipped in alcohol and prick your finger with a swab

5-  Place the end of the strip or the designated place on the strip to place the blood drop

6-  Press the finger with cotton until the bleeding stops

7-  Dispose of waste in the designated place

8-  The nursing staff records the blood sugar level on the special form and gives the insulin dose according to the doctor’s orders