Nursing Procedures

Inserting an Indwelling Catheter to a Male

(WATCH) Inserting an Indwelling Catheter to a Male Check physician’s order. Check client’s identaband and if able have client state name. Explain procedure to client. Provide privacy. Gather equipment. Prepare client by placing client in supine position with knees slightly apart. Fan fold top linen down to lower extremities exposing only perineal area. Prepare equipment […]

Inserting an Indwelling Catheter to a Female

[WATCH] Inserting an Indwelling Catheter to a Female

Check physician’s order.
Check client’s identaband and if able have client state name.
Explain procedure to client.
Provide privacy.
Gather equipment.
Assist client to position, knees up and out.
*Be careful to not contaminate sterile field
Cleanse client’s perineum of antiseptic solution.
Remove drapes.
Reposition client for comfort; put bed in low position.
Remove and discard disposable supplies in appropriate container.
Wash hand.
Document procedure, measure and record urine output on I&O bedside record.

Hanging Main Line IV and Tubing

Hanging Main Line IV and Tubing Wash hands. Compare type and amount of solution with physician’s order. Check pharmacy label for client’s identification, solution type, additives and expiration date. Select appropriate IV tubing. Obtain needle-less cannula or adapter for the established infusion site. Remove the outer wrapper around the IV bag. Inspect the bag carefully […]