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    IV - Dressing Change and Taping June 2010

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    This document provides instructions for performing an IV dressing change and taping. It outlines pre-procedure, during procedure, and post-procedure steps including verifying orders, identifying the patient, explaining the procedure, washing hands, gathering supplies, examining the site, cleaning and drying the site, applying new tape and dressing, documenting, and discarding supplies properly. Nurses must complete the dressing change in 10 minutes or less.

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    IV - Dressing Change and Taping June 2010

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    This document provides instructions for performing an IV dressing change and taping. It outlines pre-procedure, during procedure, and post-procedure steps including verifying orders, identifying the patient, explaining the procedure, washing hands, gathering supplies, examining the site, cleaning and drying the site, applying new tape and dressing, documenting, and discarding supplies properly. Nurses must complete the dressing change in 10 minutes or less.

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    This document provides instructions for performing an IV dressing change and taping. It outlines pre-procedure, during procedure, and post-procedure steps including verifying orders, identifying the patient, explaining the procedure, washing hands, gathering supplies, examining the site, cleaning and drying the site, applying new tape and dressing, documenting, and discarding supplies properly. Nurses must complete the dressing change in 10 minutes or less.

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    IV - Dressing Change and Taping June 2010

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    This document provides instructions for performing an IV dressing change and taping. It outlines pre-procedure, during procedure, and post-procedure steps including verifying orders, identifying the patient, explaining the procedure, washing hands, gathering supplies, examining the site, cleaning and drying the site, applying new tape and dressing, documenting, and discarding supplies properly. Nurses must complete the dressing change in 10 minutes or less.

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    SKILLS CHECK-OFF

    IV - Dressing Change and Taping Name: _____________________ Date: ______________________ Grade: Satisfactory Unsatisfactory 1. Course/Lab: NUR138 Labs: ________ Attempt: 1st 2nd Instructor signature: _______________
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    Pre-procedure: a. Verify orders b. Introduce self c. Identify patient d. Explain procedure e. Wash hands f. Gather supplies g. Verify allergies h. Provide privacy Apply gloves Remove tape while stabilizing cannula Remove gauze or transparent dressing, Examine site for purulent drainage or foul odor Cleanse site with alcohol or other cleansing agent from inner aspect out Allow to air dry. Apply tape to stabilize catheter (chevron, H or U) Apply transparent dressing Label site Post-procedure: a. Discard supplies b. Remove gloves & Wash hands c. Provide comfort d. Document Must complete in 10 minutes or less

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    IV - Dressing Change and Taping revised June 2010

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