NURS 2820U Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Tylenol (Brand), Heparin, Asthma
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Have to have them relaxed on left side. If they are nauseous or vomiting then go way of rectal. If npo, not conscious, difficulty swallowing (stroke patient). Giving supposity to soften stool is good way to rectal. Eye drops : lift eyelid and have patient look to outer cantus, drop in inner cantis. If you have to give 21. 5 mm , put 20 mm in the cup, and then the rest (1. 5) in a syringe. Shake inhaler and put in end of air chamber, push 1 for one puff. Watch the patient so that you know they are doing. Inhaler in disk, dial it to next dose, and put your mouth on it. Read directions for dissolving powder, and make sure takes entire amount. Mortar and pestle- crush meds (we cant crush intericoated- needs to pass through, and protect from stomach). Might see bottle pills or individual wrapped. If you see orange sticker realted to meds, read it.