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NCLEX RN Practice Question

A nurse is performing bedside glucose monitoring for a client with diabetes mellitus. Which action should the nurse take to ensure accurate test results?

  • Ensure the client's finger is clean and dry before obtaining the blood sample

  • Apply pressure to the finger for 10 seconds to improve blood flow

  • Squeeze the finger after pricking to increase the blood sample

  • Use an alcohol swab before pricking the finger to prevent infection

NCLEX RN
Physiological Integrity
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