Catheter Teaching 1753

Catheter

Instructed patient a secure, clean and intact dressing is essential to prevent catheter migration and infection. Never pull on the catheter. Protect the lumen so they do not inadvertently get caught or tugged on. Call your nurse right away if you have any of the following: Pain in your shoulder, chest, back, arm, or leg, fever of 100.4°F or higher, chills.

Last updated November 13, 2017

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