Taylor has just completed the initial patient education session with Mr. Ignatio and his wife. He used demonstration-return demonstration to teach Mr. Ignatio how to check his blood glucose levels properly with the glucometer he will be using at home. Taylor answered Mrs. Ignatio's questions about diabetic diets, but the provider has also referred the couple to the dietician at the hospital for further information on that topic. Taylor plans to review the skills practiced today at Mr. Ignatio's next appointment and to continue the teaching intervention, emphasizing the importance of Mr. Ignatio checking his feet daily for open areas or any signs of infection. Accurately and completely document Taylor's initial coaching session with Mr. Ignatio.
Initial session will be teaching the client to how to operate the glucose meter and his glucose level :
Blood sugar testing — self-monitoring blood glucose — provides
useful information for diabetes management. Self-testing blood
sugar (blood glucose) can be an important tool in managing
treatment plan and preventing diabetes complications.
Normal range measurement: Between 80 and 130 mg/dL (4.4 and 7.2
mmol/L) before meals, Less than 180 mg/dL (10.0 mmol/L) two hours
after meals.
And the session ending with how to use and how to measure the point details and should have to following precautions or safety measures: Blood sugar meters need to be used and maintained properly.Follow the user manual of the device — procedures may vary from one device to another.Use a blood sample size as directed in the manual.Use only test strips designed for particular device. Don't use expired test strips.Clean the device and run quality-control checks as directed.
The session will be ending with these following instructions and procedures.
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