Teaching patients about their short peripheral I.V. catheters /
Spencer, Sharon.
Teaching patients about their short peripheral I.V. catheters / Sharon Spencer - February 2015. - Nursing 2015 45 : 2, page 64 .
A question and answer advisory on short peripheral I.V. catheters is presented. Nurses are responsible for ensuring safe patient outcomes that reduce disability and cut costs. They should provide education on caring for, monitoring, and preventing injury to the peripheral venous access site. Inform patients about treatment plans that may include IV fluids, medications, or blood transfusions and why they're needed. Explain that nurses follow best practices and hospital policies to ensure safe care of their I.V. access.
Nursing
0360-4039
Catheterization.
Infusions.
Intravenous catheterization.
Patient education.
Clinical outcomes.
Catheters.
Medical treatment.
Patient safety.
Teaching patients about their short peripheral I.V. catheters / Sharon Spencer - February 2015. - Nursing 2015 45 : 2, page 64 .
A question and answer advisory on short peripheral I.V. catheters is presented. Nurses are responsible for ensuring safe patient outcomes that reduce disability and cut costs. They should provide education on caring for, monitoring, and preventing injury to the peripheral venous access site. Inform patients about treatment plans that may include IV fluids, medications, or blood transfusions and why they're needed. Explain that nurses follow best practices and hospital policies to ensure safe care of their I.V. access.
Nursing
0360-4039
Catheterization.
Infusions.
Intravenous catheterization.
Patient education.
Clinical outcomes.
Catheters.
Medical treatment.
Patient safety.