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A “HI” result indicates the value exceeds the device’s reportable range and requires immediate confirmation and clinical escalation. First, confirm correct patient identification and proper technique (wipe the first drop, adequate fill, no squeezing), ensure the meter has passed QC, and repeat with a new strip. If still “HI,” treat it as a critical result: notify the nurse/provider per policy and simultaneously send a STAT venous specimen to the main lab (serum/plasma glucose) for definitive quantitation. Document actions and times. Option B aligns with safe POCT practice. Simply reporting without confirmation (Option A) risks acting on an unverified extreme. Diluting capillary blood (Option C) is not validated and can introduce major errors. Delaying care to “try later” (Option D) is unsafe for possible hyperglycemic crisis. Robust POCT programs require operator competency, QC documentation, lot verification, and clear critical-value pathways to ensure bedside results drive appropriate immediate care.