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| medical intensive care unit |
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| neonatal or neurological intensive care unit |
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| surgical intensive care unit |
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| use caution to avoid disruption, avoid blood pressure cuff over site, notify nursing with concerns |
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be observant of tubing and bag during transfers and activities
bag and tubing should be positioned and secured to minimize bag being pulled
when pt. ambulates, position bag below level of bladder |
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form of stabilization and tration that uses a variety of frames applied to a pt.'s extremity
make sure you check physician orders for weight bearing precautions |
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exercise and activity can be performed
excessive activity involving the area of the shunt should be avoided
do not take bp on ue with shunt |
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