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Just a question. My patients roomate IV was beeping. The infusion bag was turned backwards but was visibly empty. I had an extra flush so I decided to flush it for a fellow nurse. The top port was empty so after I took off my gloves I grabbed the bag...

Just a question. My patients roomate IV was beeping. The infusion bag was turned backwards but was visibly empty. I had an extra flush so I decided to flush it for a fellow nurse. The top port was empty so after I took off my gloves I grabbed the...

Can a nurse sign an informed consent for procedures including blood transfusion or is it the responsibility of the doctor only?? I am asking at a legal standpoint. It doesnt seem like its a good idea. Thanks.

I am a newer nurse and have a question pertaining to staph infections. I was helping out another nurse with a patient. He had a colostomy and our facility did not carry his specific supplies so the nurses have been cleaning out his colostomy bags a...

thanks for your reply. He was from out of state and it was going to be days before we could receive his supplies. I am usually so cautious. I guess I should treat every situation as if it were infectious. I didnt think twice since we wash out bed...