Lab Final - NURS 270-4 PDF

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NURS 270 Theory Final Exam Study Guide - Download all sections to have full pdf...

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IM Injection Sanitize hands Checked doctor’s orders prior to entering the room NOD Patient identifiers (x2) LOC (x3) Allergies Explain what the medication is to patient and gain patient consent Raise bed Performs 3 check of medication (at the med station, preparation, bedside) Ensure MAR is accurate Don non-sterile gloves Prepare syringe and needle

Using a vial: ● Wipe top of vial and allow to dry ● Inject air into vial ● Ensure correct volume and no air bubbles Using an Ampoule: ● Snap neck off ampule and dispose in sharps container ● Ensure correct volume and no air bubbles ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

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Verify medication wastage with second health professional Locate ventrogluteal site (greater trochanter, iliac crest) Cleanse area (15 sec) Non-dominant hand z-track Insert needle and wait 10 seconds after administered Apply sterile gauze and gentle pressure Discards syringe and needle Patient teaching about Morphine Sulfate (indications and adverse effects) - used to help relieve severe ongoing pain. Common side effects can include, nausea, vomiting, constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, or sweating. Documentation...