lucy2196

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1. IV start advice

   lucy2196 replied to UTRN2005's topic in Infusion

   When starting an IV, as a new nurse it is difficult to remember all the rules of infusion.....however, the one best piece of advice I can tell you is to be patient! You have to allow the vein to become engorged for it to be palpable. The hand is the...

2. IV site changes

   lucy2196 replied to SRW's topic in Infusion

   First, you must be sure to adhere to the current policy within your facility whether 72 or 96 hours for an uncomplicated peripheral IV. Second, you must assess the site within the protocol allowed dwell time to see if a change is necessary. The curre...