2011; Rothbart‚ Peng‚ Muller-Lobeck‚ Spies‚ Wernecke. & Nachtigall‚ 2015). For Ovid MEDLINE‚ the keywords “infrared light” and “peripheral catheterization” were used to obtain two articles. For Google Scholar‚ the keywords “infrared light” and “venipuncture” were used to obtain one article. Only publications that were original research and relevant to the topic were included. Articles included had subjects that were hospitalized patients and the number of IV insertion attempts as outcome measurement
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References: Boyce‚ J. M.‚ Nadeau‚ J.‚ Dumigan‚ D.‚ Miller‚ D.‚ Dubowsky‚ C.‚ Reilly‚ L.‚ & Hannon‚ C. V. (2013). Obtaining Blood Cultures by Venipuncture versus from Central Lines: Impact on Blood Culture Contamination Rates and Potential Effect on Central Line—Associated Bloodstream Infection Reporting. Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology‚ 34(10)‚ 1042-1047. doi:10.1086/673142 Quach‚ C.‚
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I was always undecided regarding the career that I wanted to pursue. As I got older and looked at many choices in careers I realized that I wanted to have a career in the medical field. Being a nurse interests me because it requires the study of the human body along with other great opportunities that nurses have in this career. I want to become a nurse because I like being able to help those who are in need. Once I stared researching a career in nursing I realized that there were a lot more
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Abstract The purpose of this paper was to review four articles on non-pharmacological pain relievers for children during painful and invasive procedures. According to the literature review‚ the use of animal therapy showed positive outcome in pediatric population. Another research that involved 14 experienced nurses also found the use of non-pharmacological methods such as bubbles‚ breathing exercises‚ offering new toys‚ and singing to be efficient during painful procedures. One more study that
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08/12/13 1. MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY Aneurysm (AN-ū-rizm) A thin‚ weakened section of the wall of an artery or a vein that bulges outward‚ forming a balloonlike sac. Common causes are atherosclerosis‚ syphilis‚ congenital blood vessel defects‚ and trauma. If untreated‚ the aneurysm enlarges and the blood vessel wall becomes so thin that it bursts. The result is massive hemorrhage with shock‚ severe pain‚ stroke‚ or death. Treatment may involve surgery in which the weakened area of the blood
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label in acute care settings -check driver’s license/picture ID in outpatient settings -ASK‚ COMPARE‚ VALIDATE b) SPECIMEN COLLECTION AND HANDLING -physician orders indicate type of specimen and time of collection =Most commonly used methods: +Venipuncture –insertion of a needle into a vein to remove blood +Dermal Puncture –use of puncture device to obtain capillary blood by pricking the skin c) PROFESSIONALISM -be professional -apply good interpersonal skills -dress professionally *Many institutions
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which is the reason why the doctor ordered the IV and blood transfusion. When transfusing blood or blood components‚ assessment is required before‚ during‚ and after the transfusion. If the client has an intravenous line in place‚ assess the venipuncture site for signs of infection or infiltration and patency (Jantzen & Molzahn‚ 2010). In fact‚ we did not do very well in blood transfusion and we should keep the IV line running and set up another blood transfusion line in the other
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MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING RESPIRATORY SYSTEM: List 4 common symptoms of pneumonia the Tachypnea‚ fever with chills‚ productive cough‚ nurse might note on a physical exam. bronchial breath sounds. State 4 nursing interventions for assisting Deep breathing‚ fluid intake increased to 3 liters/ the client to cough productively. day‚ use humidity to loosen secretions‚ suction airway to stimulate coughing. What symptoms of pneumonia might the nurse expect to see
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INTRODUCTION: Delegation is a process of authorizing an unlicensed person to provide a nursing service while retaining accountability of how the unlicensed person performs the task. It does not include situation in which an unlicensed person is directly assisting a Registered Nurse by carrying out nursing task in the presence of the Registered Nurse. (BNE Rule 224.4(3)) Delegation is widely viewed as a management tool that Registered Nurses use at their discretion. (BNE‚ 2005) The Registered Nurse
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Summer 2013 Final Exam Study Guide 1 Discuss in general which assessment findings would alert you to the need for immediate intervention. (When you notify a physician immediately‚ or call the rapid response team). Report ABNORMAL assessment findings to the physician immediately‚ such as; cardiovascular status‚ respiratory status‚ kidney function‚ neurologic status‚ musculoskeletal status‚ nutritional status‚ skin appearance and psychosocial abnormalities. Notify the rapid response team immediately
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