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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 […]

Inserting an Indwelling Catheter to a Male

(WATCH) Inserting an Indwelling Catheter to a Male Check physician’s order. Check client’s identaband and if able have client state name. Explain procedure to client. Provide privacy. Gather equipment. Prepare client by placing client in supine position with knees slightly apart. Fan fold top linen down to lower extremities exposing only perineal area. Prepare equipment […]