The goal of this course is to prepare the nurse with the knowledge to confidently care for and instruct patients undergoing needle biopsy procedures.
Course Publication Date:
August 09, 2016
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Ray Lengel RN, FNP, MS |
| Course No: | PNB070716 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Critical Care Medicine
Medical & Surgical Issues
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NOTE: The course expired on 12/31/2015.
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Learning Objectives
- List the most common complications associated with percutaneous needle biopsy procedures.
- Customize standardized “post procedure discharge instruction” sheets for the patient with a chest vent or pneumothorax.
- Discuss why attempting a biopsy procedure on an uncooperative patient is contraindicated.