NCLEX Overview

IX. Central Venous Catheters A. Description 1. Central venous catheters (Fig. 14-6) are used to deliver hyperosmolar solutions, measure central venous pressure, infuse parenteral nutrition,

  PRIORITY NURSING ACTIONS   Actions for Inserting a Peripheral Intravenous Line Refer to Section VI, Initiation and Administration of IV Solutions, for additional preprocedure

  III. Latex Allergy A. Assess the client for an allergy to latex. B. IV supplies, including IV catheters, IV tubing, IV ports (particularly IV

  II. Intravenous Devices A. IV cannulas 1. Butterfly sets a. The set is a wing-tip needle with a metal cannula, plastic or rubber wings,

VII. DISORDERS OF THE PANCREAS   A. Diabetes mellitus   1. Description   a. Chronic disorder of impaired carbohydrate, protein, and lipid