Blood glucose monitoring and management in acute stroke care

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Adults with acute stroke are at increased risk of experiencing hyperglycaemia and hypoglycaemia. Read this module and learn about the imoportance of blood glucose monitoring and management in caring for patients following stroke.

Who is this resource for?

Registered nurse

Student nurse

Authors

Elizabeth Laird

Lecturer of nursing, University of Ulster, Londonderry, Northern Ireland.

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