Catheter Teaching 1541
Instructed caregiver about checklist for care your skin and catheter: Wash your hands to prevent
infections,check the skin around your catheter.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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