swabbing off iv ports or saline locks before hooking up fluids

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I have to confess there were times I didn't have an alcohol swab in my pocket and have hooked up the fluids anyway. I would never do that again. I would take the time to go get the alcohol swab

If ever I am in a room without an alcohol wipe and am tempted not to use one, I remember when my husband was getting chemo...he had a port, and I was an absolute vigilante about seeing that it was cleansed and accessed properly (although we had wonderful nurses and I never had to say a thing). :D I lived in fear of him getting some sort of infection.

Then I remember that someone loves this patient as much as I love my husband, and I walk out and get a daggone alcohol wipe. :)

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Specializes in Hospice / Ambulatory Clinic.
Are you kidding? I would never say it like that to someone

I would!

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Specializes in Long term care, Rehab/Addiction/Recovery.
Is it just me, or are the OPs posts kinda weird?

Ahh..yes, see "popping and squeezing Boils"

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Specializes in Long term care, Rehab/Addiction/Recovery.
LOL, they are the one who starting the "popping boils" thread!! :rotfl:

NurseCard: I had scrolled thru and didn't see your post. Absolutely. As I remember there was a theme of "guilt" associated in that thread as well...:confused::confused:. Perhaps the OP need to consult her clergy/priest instead of a Nursing forum? i am sensing lots of Issues.. Just my opinion.

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Specializes in ER, TRAUMA, MED-SURG.
I would!

:lol2::lol2::lol2:

Anne, RNC

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