Place in correct order the steps for obtaining capillary blood glucose sampling. A) Cleanse the side of the client's finger.B) Apply the blood to the test strip.C) Pierce the skin with a lancet.D) Calibrate the blood glucose meter.E) Apply clean gloves.F) Wipe away the first drop of blood.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
D, A, E, C, F, B
A) Cleansing the site is completed after the glucometer is calibrated.
B) Application of blood to the test strip is the last step in capillary blood glucose sampling.
C) Piercing the skin with a lancet is completed after putting on clean gloves.
D) Calibrating the glucometer is the first step in the process to ensure the result is correct.
E) Clean gloves are applied immediately before piercing the skin.
F) The first drop of blood is wiped away before applying the blood to the test strip.
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