CPNE 20 minute check

[TiffanyRN!!]

Can someone tell me if I am missing something with this mnemonic for the 20 min check, WIGSS CARE, silly I know lol.

Wash hands

Intro/Id pt

Glove up

Site check/gloves off/sanitize

Skin turgor

Check tubes/fluids infusing w/kardex

Assess pain/ comfort (if assigned)

Record info

Explain all procedures to pt

Thanks for any input you can give.

[PiedPiperRN]

I want to say that Civita posted on the EPN in the last few weeks saying that your hands must be sanitized before checking the tubing/iv fluids. I'm going to clarify on the phone with them this week.

Um... you are supposed to check tubing? I didn't see anything about that in the study guide... I wonder what else I am missing...