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Drawing blood culture specimens for reliable results

BLOOD CULTURES help identify bacterial pathogens and appropriate antibiotics to combat an infection. Meticulous site preparation and collection...
Nursing, 12/01/04 by Rushing, Jill · More from publication
Taking blood pressure accurately

AN ACCURATE blood pressure (BP) reading is a key gauge of your patient's overall health. Have the patient sit quietly for 5 minutes, then take the...
Nursing, 11/01/04 by Rushing, Jill · More from publication
Inserting an indwelling urinary catheter in a female patient

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES include assessing your patient's need for catheterization, inserting the catheter using aseptic technique, and reassessing...
Nursing, 08/01/04 by Rushing, Jill · More from publication
How to administer a subcutaneous injection

THE SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE contains few blood vessels, so this injection route is appropriate for slow, steady absorption of a small volume of...
Nursing, 06/01/04 by Rushing, Jill · More from publication
Managing antiphospholipid syndrome

Review the puzzling pathophysiology and learn what you can do to help your patient ward off complications. By Richard L. Pullen, Jr., RN, EDD; Jan...
Nursing, 03/01/04 by Pullen, Richard L Jr; Cannon, Jan; Rushing, Jill · More from publication
Drawing blood with vacuum tubes

RELIABLE ANALYSIS of venous blood begins with accurate collecting, labeling, and handling of the specimens. DO * Observe standard precautions...
Nursing, 01/01/04 by Rushing, Jill · More from publication

Administering an enema to an adult

YOU MAY ADMINISTER an enema to clean your patient's lower bowel, assist in evacuation of stool or gas, or instill medication. Use the proper...
Nursing, 11/01/03 by Rushing, Jill · More from publication