Client Rights Training & Diabetes Training
- sublimelivingmisa
- Jul 31, 2024
- 1 min read
Client Right #8: "A right to be free from harm, including unnecessary physical restraint, or isolation, excessive medication, abuse, or neglect."
Please discuss/write below how we can provide a safe environment for each individual to ensure proper care and support is being given.
Diabetes is the condition in which the body does not properly process blood sugar.
Most people will be able to handle all or almost all routine diabetes care by themselves. Some people, because of age, developmental level, or inexperience, will need help from staff.
1) Briefly describe the instructions for using glucose meters.
2) Name one thing that can help with managing diabetes.
Proper steps for using a glucose meter are:
-Wash your hands with soap and warm water and dry completely or clean the area with alcohol and dry completely.
-Prick the fingertip with a lancet.
-Hold the hand down and hold the finger until a small drop of blood appears; catch the blood with the test strip.
-Follow the instructions for inserting the test strip and using the SMBG meter.
-Record the test result. Normal range is 70-140
When helping a client to manage his/her diabetes it may be beneficial to have certain exercise requirements for them to follow and also making sure their meals and snacks are healthy. Also making sure they are not consuming too many soft drinks, etc.
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water, prick the fingertip with a lancet,hold the finger down until you see a drop of blood. Catch the blood with a test strip and record the test result
Proper steps for using a glucose meter are:
-Wash your hands with soap and warm water and dry completely or clean the area with alcohol and dry completely.
-Prick the fingertip with a lancet.
-Hold the hand down and hold the finger until a small drop of blood appears; catch the blood with the test strip.
-Follow the instructions for inserting the test strip and using the SMBG meter.
-Record the test result. Normal range is 70-140
When helping a client to manage his/her diabetes it may be beneficial to have certain exercise requirements for them to follow and also making sure their meals and snacks are healthy. Also making sure they are not consuming too many soft drinks, etc.
Wash your hands and to wipe the area away with an alcohol pad. Prick your index finger slightly on the side and squeeze gently until blood appears. Apply the blood to the lancet ensuring that it fills the area completely or you will not get a good reading. Wait for your results.
Discard the lancet in the hazardous bin.
Record the Result with the date and time
Manage your carbohydrate intake.
Exercise daily.
Take your meds.
Here are some instructions for using a glucose meter:
Wash hands: Wash and dry your hands before testing to avoid inaccurate readings.
Insert test strip: Put a test strip into the meter.
Prick fingertip: Use the lancet that comes with the test kit to gently prick the side of your fingertip.
Touch test strip to blood: Touch the edge of the test strip to the drop of blood and hold it there.
Wait for reading: The meter will display your blood sugar level on the screen after a few seconds.
Dispose of used materials: Discard the lancet and dispose of the test strip properly.
Set up meter: Before using the meter for the first time, you'll need to set up…