NURS407 Study Guide - Final Guide: Port (Medical), Central Venous Catheter, Intravenous Therapy
21 Jun 2020
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In this lab, students will explore the concepts of asepsis and fluids and electrolytes through the exemplar of central line care. Specifically they will develop skills necessary for caring for patients with central lines/central venous access devices including line care and dressing changes. By the end of the lab lecture, students will be able to: analyze the concept of fluid/electrolyte balance by: Identifying when the registered nurse would advocate for insertion of a central venous access device. Identifying appropriate initial and ongoing assessment of a patient with central venous access device. Identity the common types of central venous access devices and the differences among them. Identify potential signs and symptoms of complications of central venous access devices and the associated nursing interventions/evaluations. Complications of infusion therapy: peripheral and central vascular access devices (2018). Phillip"s manual of i. v. therapeutics: evidence-based infusion therapy (7th ed. ). (pp. Care of central venous catheters [pdf file]. (adapted by a.
