PICC Line Teaching 2275 | Nurse Teachings

Instructed patient drink plenty of water. Staying hydrated helps keep clots from  forming.

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Instructed patient assess PICC line site, line note any leakage from catheter or around the site.  N...

Instructed patient maintaining a clean and dry dressing is paramount to a continued well functioning...

Instructed patient / caregiver the arm with the PICC line must not be babied. Normal use, in fact in...

Instructed patient / caregiver inspect the site daily for any irregularities, such as swelling, redn...

Instructed patient / caregiver if the catheter breaks, whether bleeding does or does not occur, do n...

Instructed patient / caregiver for minimizing problems associated with PICC lines, guidelines inclu...

Instructed patient / caregiver keep the insertion site and dressing dry, do not go swimming as swimm...

Instructed patient caregiver seek professional help immediately if any discharge, redness, swelling...

Instructed patient caregiver knowledge of maintenance and care of PICC lines insures long term use....

Instructed patient / caregiver blood pressure readings in the arm cannulated with the PICC should be...