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In a patient with a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), venipuncture should ideally be performed on the unaffected side to minimize the risk of complications and avoid stressing the affected side. The antecubital fossa (inner elbow) is often the preferred site due to the accessibility of large veins like the median cubital vein. If the unaffected side is not suitable, alternative sites such as the wrist or hand veins can be considered, ensuring no compromise to the patient's condition. Always assess the patient's overall health and any potential contraindications before proceeding.
What else can I help you with?
What food can be given to a CVA or ITA patient?
hi. patient with CVA is usually on tick diet to avoid aspiration.
Can CVA patient be in prone position in 20 minutes for treatment?
Yes you can be in prone position for 20 minutes once you have recovered from CVA
How is patient assessment is done in venipuncture?
Are you on blood thinner medication?
When would a patient at a hospital experience venipuncture?
When the nurse needs blood.
When a patient has had a mastectomy venipuncture should be avoided on the affected side because?
avoid fracture
When a patient has a mastectomy venipuncture should be avoided on the affective side because the?
avoid fracture
What is the most appropriate patient position for a venipuncture?
The most appropriate patient position for a venipuncture is sitting or lying down with the arm extended and supported, typically at heart level. This position helps to stabilize the vein and reduces the risk of fainting or complications. It's important for the patient to be relaxed and comfortable to facilitate the procedure.
When a patient refuses a venipuncture procedure the phlebotomist should do what?
When a patient refuses a venipuncture procedure, the phlebotomist should first respect the patient's wishes and ensure that they understand the implications of their decision. It is important to communicate the reasons for the procedure clearly and address any concerns the patient may have. If the patient still refuses, the phlebotomist should document the refusal and notify the healthcare provider for further guidance. Maintaining a professional demeanor and ensuring the patient's comfort is essential throughout the process.
Why should venipuncture be avoided on the affected side when a patient has had a mastectomy?
A patient who has had mastectomy may have blood drawn. You should avoid the side that has had lymph node dissection.
What do you do first when a patient is having a synocopal episode while venipuncture is being performed?
Remove the tourniquet, then remove the needle
When patient has had CVA nenepuncture shold be avoided on affected side why?
When a patient has had a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), or stroke, lumbar puncture should be avoided on the affected side due to the risk of potential complications such as herniation. The brain may have shifted or swollen, and performing a lumbar puncture could exacerbate these conditions by altering intracranial pressure dynamics. Additionally, there may be increased risk of bleeding or infection in the area where the neurological function is compromised. Therefore, the procedure is typically avoided on the side of the CVA to ensure patient safety.
Do you need to wear gloves to perform venipuncture?
OSHA requires the use of gloves during venipuncture except in those extremely rare cases in which doing so would put the patient and health care provider in jeopardy.
