https://padlet.com/cdavis305/5b7yd7d3dcs7liph en-us 2021-11-17 17:35:42 UTC 2021-11-17 17:57:37 UTC hello@padlet.com cdavis305 https://padlet.com/cdavis305/5b7yd7d3dcs7liph/wish/1897548138 - cold, clammy, and pale skin; rapid pulse; increased shallow breathing; and a blank stare. 
- call for help
- make sure they have an open airway
- keep the patient warm and safe until help arrives
- try to lower head below their body]]> 2021-11-17 17:40:01 UTC https://padlet.com/cdavis305/5b7yd7d3dcs7liph/wish/1897548138 cdavis305 https://padlet.com/cdavis305/5b7yd7d3dcs7liph/wish/1897555303 - severe sweating 
- sign of nausea, syncope, or panic attack
- ask them how they are feeling and offer them a towel, but avoid bringing attention to the sweating
- do not leave the patient alone
- observe the patient for other signs of complications and notify the nurse]]> 2021-11-17 17:42:49 UTC https://padlet.com/cdavis305/5b7yd7d3dcs7liph/wish/1897555303 cdavis305 https://padlet.com/cdavis305/5b7yd7d3dcs7liph/wish/1897557547 - fainting
- uncommon
- can fall and injure themselves
- rare occasions: may develop an arrhythmia or a stroke during a syncopal episode]]> 2021-11-17 17:43:45 UTC https://padlet.com/cdavis305/5b7yd7d3dcs7liph/wish/1897557547 cdavis305 https://padlet.com/cdavis305/5b7yd7d3dcs7liph/wish/1897559153 - minor physical reaction
- your priority is to keep the patient safe
- usually resolves on its own within a few minutes]]> 2021-11-17 17:44:26 UTC https://padlet.com/cdavis305/5b7yd7d3dcs7liph/wish/1897559153 cdavis305 https://padlet.com/cdavis305/5b7yd7d3dcs7liph/wish/1897561057 - clot
- occurs when the PCT does not apply sufficient pressure to the venipuncture site

]]> 2021-11-17 17:45:04 UTC https://padlet.com/cdavis305/5b7yd7d3dcs7liph/wish/1897561057 cdavis305 https://padlet.com/cdavis305/5b7yd7d3dcs7liph/wish/1897562815 - not dangerous: unpleasant and can be upsetting
- tiny hemorrhages that look like small red or purple spots on the skin]]> 2021-11-17 17:45:49 UTC https://padlet.com/cdavis305/5b7yd7d3dcs7liph/wish/1897562815 cdavis305 https://padlet.com/cdavis305/5b7yd7d3dcs7liph/wish/1897567741 - during blood collection: stop procedure immediately and seek emergency attention
- document time of seizure onset
- do not restrain patient or place anything in their mouth
- remove everything in the general area to avoid injury
- stay with the patient until emergency personnel has arrived
- provide as much privacy as possible
- will need several minutes to recover]]> 2021-11-17 17:47:48 UTC https://padlet.com/cdavis305/5b7yd7d3dcs7liph/wish/1897567741 cdavis305 https://padlet.com/cdavis305/5b7yd7d3dcs7liph/wish/1897572247 - beforehand: wait a few minutes to see if resolved before proceeding
- have a basin or trashcan nearby
- do not leave a nauseous patient unattended
- apply a cool compress to their head or back of the neck
- inform the nurse if the patient vomits and ask how they want you to proceed]]> 2021-11-17 17:49:40 UTC https://padlet.com/cdavis305/5b7yd7d3dcs7liph/wish/1897572247 cdavis305 https://padlet.com/cdavis305/5b7yd7d3dcs7liph/wish/1897574360 - uncommon
- inflammation of a vein after many uses of the same vein for venipuncture
- if vein is tender, warm, or red choose another vein

]]> 2021-11-17 17:50:35 UTC https://padlet.com/cdavis305/5b7yd7d3dcs7liph/wish/1897574360 cdavis305 https://padlet.com/cdavis305/5b7yd7d3dcs7liph/wish/1897575181 - rare
- risk with any invasive procedure]]> 2021-11-17 17:50:57 UTC https://padlet.com/cdavis305/5b7yd7d3dcs7liph/wish/1897575181 cdavis305 https://padlet.com/cdavis305/5b7yd7d3dcs7liph/wish/1897577096 - common
- localized collection of blood under skin due to the wall of the blood vessel being pierced
- usually disappear within a few days]]> 2021-11-17 17:51:49 UTC https://padlet.com/cdavis305/5b7yd7d3dcs7liph/wish/1897577096 cdavis305 https://padlet.com/cdavis305/5b7yd7d3dcs7liph/wish/1897578245 - rare
- numbness or pins and needles
- the needle might have injured a nerve]]> 2021-11-17 17:52:18 UTC https://padlet.com/cdavis305/5b7yd7d3dcs7liph/wish/1897578245