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Bleending Teaching 1982

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SN instructed patient that bleeding is frequently associated with any non-tunneled catheter insertion. More frequent dressing changes and/or a mild pressure dressing may be required. Excessive bleeding or bleeding that persists for more than 24 hours is not normal. Excessive bleeding may be caused by coagulation disorders, vigorous physical activity, or a traumatic insertion procedure.

Reviewed November 2017

Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.

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