Diagnostic Procedure Blood Culture PDF

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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:

Diagnostic Procedure

Martinez STUDENT NAME Alberto _____________________________________ Blood Cultures PROCEDURE NAME ____________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________

Description of Procedure a test of a blood sample to find signs of infection.

Indications Fever of unknown origin. Confusion in the elderly.

CONSIDERATIONS

Nursing Interventions (pre, intra, post) PRE: Explain the procedure. INTRA: Properly preform the procedure. POST: Provide information on results obtained to the client.

Interpretation of Findings A positive result means there is bacteria or yeast in the blood sample. A negative result means there are no signs of either.

Client Education What the test is for or why it is being preformed. What the test involves and how to prepare for the test. What the results of the test indicate and how that effects the client.

Potential Complications excessive bleeding fainting bruising infection

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES

Nursing Interventions Obtain client consent for the procedure. Only attempt 2 sticks, If the sample still can not be obtained, ask another nurse to try. Provide Client education. Follow facility protocols....