Standard Precautions (Tier One) Designed for all clients in hospital. These precautions apply to (a) blood; (b) all body fluids, excretions, and secretions except sweat; (c) nonintact (broken) skin; and (d) mucous membranes. Designed to reduce...

General Nursing Responsibilities 1. Administering Drugs 2. Assessing drug effects 3. Intervening to make the drug regimen more tolerable 4. Providing patient teaching about drugs regimen Principles of Medication Administration 1. Legal and...

I. Horizontal Recumbent Place patient flat on back with legs extended or slightly flexed. Place bath blanket over patient lengthwise. Fan bedding to foot of bed Purpose: General examination. Abdominal surgery. Surgery on head and...