TY  - SER
AU  - Spencer, Sharon.
TI  - Teaching patients about their short peripheral I.V. catheters
SN  - 0360-4039
PY  - 2015///
KW  - Catheterization
KW  - Infusions
KW  - Intravenous catheterization
KW  - Patient education
KW  - Clinical outcomes
KW  - Catheters
KW  - Medical treatment
KW  - Patient safety
N1  - Nursing
N2  - 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
ER  -