64: Blood Sampling from an Arterial Catheter

PROCEDURE 64


Blood Sampling from an Arterial Catheter








PATIENT ASSESSMENT AND PREPARATION




Patient Preparation




• Verify correct patient with two identifiers. imageRationale: Prior to performing a procedure, the nurse should ensure the correct identification of the patient for the intended intervention.


• Ensure that the patient and family understand preprocedural teaching. Answer questions as they arise, and reinforce information as needed. imageRationale: Understanding of previously taught information is evaluated and reinforced.


• Expose the stopcock to be used for blood sampling, and position the patient’s extremity so that the site can easily be accessed. imageRationale: This prepares the site for blood withdrawal.


Jun 4, 2016 | Posted by in CRITICAL CARE | Comments Off on 64: Blood Sampling from an Arterial Catheter

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