NURS407 Study Guide - Final Guide: Diluent, Asepsis, Nathan Astle
21 Jun 2020
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Nurs 431 lab skill guide - iv medications. Assess surrounding skin area of iv site: check order for medication and assess appropriateness of order, check for allergies, assess patient"s understanding of procedure. Provide comfort/education as required: knowledge application, consult the parenteral drug manual: *change if expired/soiled: method (intermittent, direct, continuous, clinical implications, usual dose, contraindications, administration & dilution including iv rate, compatibilities of iv fluids & additives, know the desired action and potential side effects of medication. Know antidote, if one available: gather appropriate equipment. Check expiration date: follow the 3 checks when obtaining medication. Add medication to correct mini-bag solution and volume as per parenteral manual: label blank side of mini-bag with patient name, medication name, dose, date, time, and your signature and co-sign. If medication remains in vial and is multi-use, store as per directions. Prime secondary tubing by back flush technique from primary bag. In p. a. potter, a. g. perry, j. c. ross kerr, m. j.
