Nephrostomy Teaching 2288
Nephrostomy tube Instructed patient observe for
leakage at connection joints and seek advice if leakage evident.
Reviewed May 2018
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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