Midline Teaching 1814
Instructed patient about Midline activities to avoid do not lift heavy items or do very hard
exercise, such as shoveling. Do not use sharp objects near the catheter to avoid cutting or damaging it. Remind caregivers
not to check your blood pressure or give needles in the arm where the catheter is placed.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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