Blood Culture

Lecture
Intermediate Nursing
Cardiovascular System
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In this lesson, we will identify why blood cultures are performed and review some  important nursing interventions prior to collecting blood cultures. We will discuss collection and transport of specimens and priority assessments after the procedure.

 

Learning Objectives:

Upon the completion of this lesson, learners will be able to:

  1. Understand the purpose of a blood culture
  2. State indications for performing a blood culture
  3. Outline priority nursing interventions surrounding the collection of a blood culture

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