How to monitor blood glucose

Update your knowledge and skills in how to monitor blood glucose. Learning aims and intended outcomesAfter reading this module, you should be able to: Outline nursing policy on blood glucose monitoring List the equipment required to monitor blood glucose Describe how to perform a blood glucose check Explain the importance of checking blood glucose and the complications that may ariseDisclaimer Please note that information provided by RCNi Learning is not sufficient to ensure competence in the skill. Assessment of competence should take place in line with local practice. Practice should always align with local protocols and procedures, latest guidelines and any regulatory code. All modules should currently be viewed together with available national and local Covid-19 guidelines. For advice, go to www.rcn.org.uk/covid-19

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5 Apr 2023

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