NURS407 Study Guide - Final Guide: Asepsis, Nathan Astle
21 Jun 2020
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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 rate of administration, 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. Ns): knowledge application & professional identity, provide comfort as required, provide education as required, leave bed in lowest position with call bell in reach, provide follow-up during and after skill, chart including signing mar after medication administration. In p. a. potter, a. g. perry, j. c. ross kerr, m. j. Wood, b. j. astle, & w. duggleby (eds. ), canadian fundamentals of nursing (5th ed. , pp.
