Skill Checklists for Taylor's Clinical Nursing Skills: A Nursing Process Approach

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SKILL 18-9

Using Venipuncture to Collect a Venous

Blood Sample for Routine Testing (Continued)

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22. After bleeding stops, apply an adhesive bandage.


23. Remove equipment and return the patient to a position of
    comfort. Raise side rail and lower bed.


24. Discard Vacutainer and needle in sharps container.


25. Remove gloves and perform hand hygiene.


26. Place label on the container per facility policy. Place
    container in plastic, sealable biohazard bag.


27. Check the venipuncture site to see if a hematoma has
    developed.


28. Remove other PPE, if used. Perform hand hygiene.


29. Transport the specimen to the laboratory immediately. If
    immediate transport is not possible, check with laboratory
    personnel or policy manual whether refrigeration is
    contraindicated.

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