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Hypoglycemia/Hypotension Instruction Sheet |
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Manual: Home Infusion Therapy Policy and Procedure Manual (Ver 4) External Reference: (JC PC.6.10, CHAP TII.2b)
MCN’s customizable template, Hypoglycemia/Hypotension Instruction Sheet, is taken from our Home Infusion Therapy Policy and Procedure Manual. MCN Healthcare’s proven policy and procedure templates, competencies and compliance tools have assisted more than 20,000 health care organizations worldwide meet their regulatory compliance goals. MCN provides more than 80 health care specific policy and procedure manuals for Acute Care Hospitals, Ambulatory Care, Behavioral Health, Home Health, Physician Practice, and Long Term Care. MCN’s policy and procedure manuals focus on the latest healthcare "hot topic" issues related to patient safety and prevention of medical healthcare errors. Here is some sample content from Hypoglycemia/Hypotension Instruction Sheet:
| | HYPOGLYCEMIA/HYPOTENSION
INSTRUCTION SHEET
Signs and Symptoms of Hypotension Low Blood Pressure
What To Do
Dizziness
Move slowly when getting up from a sitting or lying down position.
Feeling faint especially upon standing
Continue with normal diet and fluids.
Fast heart rate
Remove anything from the house that might be a safety hazard i.e., rugs, furniture or something the client might trip over.
If any symptoms persist, call a physician or Infusion Therapy Services nurse.
Signs and Symptoms of Hypoglycemia Low Blood Sugar
What To Do
Weakness
Check blood sugar using chemstrips visual... |
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Weakness
Check blood sugar using chemstrips visual system.
Headaches
Drink orange juice or soft drink. Eat a light snack if you are able.
Sweating
Recheck blood sugar 15 minutes after eating and drinking. If reading still less than 80, call a physician or HIT nurse.
Chills
Confusion
Chemstrip reading less than 80 x 2
If any symptoms persist, call a physician or Infusion Therapy Services nurse.
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