The nurse has successfully completed insertion of a peripheral venous catheter. Documentation following the procedure includes which information? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Method of securing the catheter
2. Size, length, and type of catheter
3. Patient complaints of pain during the procedure
4. Patient participation in the procedure
5. Complications of the procedure
1,2,3,5
Rationale 1: Documentation of the method of securing the catheter objectively describes the care rendered during the procedure. It also allows for tracking patient outcomes and monitoring care.
Rationale 2: Documentation of the size, length, and type of catheter objectively describes the care rendered during the procedure. It also allows for tracking patient outcomes and monitoring care.
Rationale 3: Documentation of patient complaints of pain during the procedure objectively describes the care rendered during the procedure and the patient's response to the procedure. It also allows for tracking patient outcomes and monitoring care.
Rationale 4: Patient participation in the procedure is not considered pertinent information that should be documented when an infusion-therapy-related procedure has been performed.
Rationale 5: Accurate documentation of complications objectively describes the care rendered during the procedure. It also allows for tracking patient outcomes and monitoring care.
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