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Infection Protection (Cont.)








                  Activities (Cont.)


                         Screen all visitors for communicable disease


                         Maintain asepsis


                         Inspect skin and mucous membranes for redness,


                             extreme warmth or drainage (q4 hours)

                         Inspect condition of surgical incision ( central line


                             insertion site q 4 hours)


                         Obtain cultures, as needed (Blood cultures prn

                             T>38.3 C q 24 hours) (Drainage @ Central line site)


                         Promote Nutritional intake (1500 kcal per day, Pt.

                             likes cereal)
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