Nursing Procedures

Intravenous (IV) Therapy: Discontinuing an IV

[WATCH] Intravenous (IV) Therapy: Discontinuing an IV

Verify written doctor’s order to discontinue IV including IV medicines

Observe ten (10) Rs.

Assess and inform the patient of the discontinuation of IV infusion & of any medicine.

Prepare the necessary materials: IV tray or injection tray with sterile cotton balls with alcohol, plaster, pick-up forceps in antiseptic solution, kidney basin, Band-Aid.

Wash hands before and after procedure.

Close the roller clamp of the IV administration set.

Moisten adhesive tapes around the IV catheter with cotton ball with alcohol; remove plaster gently.

Use pick-up forceps to get cotton ball with alcohol and without applying pressure, remove needle or IV catheter then immediately apply pressure over the venipuncture site.

Discard all waste materials including the IV cannula according to Health Care Waste Management (DOH/DENR).

Reassure patient.

Document time of discontinuance, status of insertion site and integrity of IV catheter and endorse accordingly.

This copy of the procedures from the 7th edition of the Nursing Standards on Intravenous Practice by ANSAP was reproduced for educational purposes of Filipino student nurses and registered nurses who need to review and study the procedures prior to actual IVT training and practicum.

Intravenous (IV) Therapy: Adding Medication to IV Solution Bag

Intravenous (IV) Therapy: Adding Medication to IV Solution Bag.

After checking physician’s orders, MAR and agency policy, wash hands and gather equipment.

Draw up medication into the syringe according to directions on medication insert or drug reference book.

Check to insure that prescribed drug is compatible with IV solution.

How to Insert a Nasogastric (NG) Tube

Inserting a Nasogastric (NG) Tube Check physician’s order. Check client’s identaband and if able have client state name. Discuss procedure to client. Provide privacy. Gather equipment. Position client at 45 degree angle or higher with head elevated. Wash hands and don clean gloves. Provide regular oral and nasal hygiene. Remove gloves and wash hands. Position […]