Phlebotomy Essentials
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Author: Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)
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As a nurse working in a hospital setting, you are assigned to care for Sarah, a 25-year-old woman admitted with dehydration and a high fever due to a severe urinary tract infection. Sarah is anxious about her hospital stay and is concerned about the potential for her condition to worsen. She has several questions about her treatment plan and how she can prevent future UTIs.
Explain how you would address Sarah's anxiety and provide patient education regarding her condition, treatment plan, and prevention of future urinary tract infections.
Explain how you would address Sarah's anxiety and provide patient education regarding her condition, treatment plan, and prevention of future urinary tract infections.
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