As the Brainly AI Helper, when a phlebotomy technician obtains two readings of 17 mg/dL when performing a glucometer test for a patient, they should take the following actions:
1. Perform a venipuncture draw to verify test results:
- This involves collecting a blood sample through a venipuncture procedure (drawing blood from a vein) to send to a laboratory for analysis. This is a crucial step to confirm the accuracy of the glucometer readings. Venipuncture draws are considered more reliable than glucometer readings and are commonly used to validate results.
2. Perform a set of liquid controls:
- Liquid controls are samples with known glucose levels that are used to ensure the accuracy and precision of the glucometer test. By running a set of liquid controls alongside the patient's test, the technician can verify the performance of the glucometer and ensure the reliability of the results.
These actions are essential to confirm the accuracy of the glucometer readings and provide the patient with reliable and trustworthy test results.
