A phlebotomist is going to use a glucose monitoring device to test patients' blood sugar levels. How can she be sure instrument is providing the most accurate results?
A. Clean the glucometer in the autoclave after each patient.
B. Obtain a daily control value.
C. Use a new glucometer for each patient.
D. Take readings from 5 glucometers and average the results.
Answer: B
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a. 200 feet × 3 b. Using a quad cane c. To be able to ascend and descend stairs at home's entrance d. In two weeks
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A) Hypoxia B) Infection C) Bleeding D) Low blood pressure
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