What to Do for Low Blood Sugar Flashcards
What are you going to do when the blood glucose is below 60?
1
Q
Recheck
A
Make sure that the first reading is correct by rechecking it again.
2
Q
FOLLOW FACILITY PROTOCOL
Tell Charge Nurse and Instructor
A
As a student, it is important that you tell your Charge Nurse and you Instructor. Never act alone!
3
Q
Observe signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia
A
Be aware of any signs or symptoms like clammy skin, change in mental status and altered level of consciousness
4
Q
Check blood sugar 15 minutes after giving the intervention (ie orange juice or glucose paste)
A
Make sure that blood glucose is going up… if not?
