Last updated November 13, 2017
Patient with biliary catheter SN instructed patient when to call the doctor or go to emergency: Active bleeding at the drain site that does not stop a...
SN assessed portacath insertion site every visit. SN instructed s/sx to report to SN / MD such as redness, pain, puffiness around port, drainage from ...
SN instructed patient/CG keep the skin around your biliary catheter dry. You can take showers if you cover the area with plastic wrap. If the area doe...
SN instructed patient/cg if you notice leakage of bile around the biliary tube, this may be a sign that the catheter is blocked, call your nurse.
Instructed patient a secure, clean and intact dressing is essential to prevent catheter migration and infection. Never pull on the catheter. Protect t...