Procedure 10: Monitoring IV fluids, Administration .Description Mrs Maria Dimitris, 58 year old woman has IV fluids prescribed post appendectomy. She exhibits Shortness of Breath with the use of accessory muscles and and is on oxygen therapy. X-Ray indicates fluid in her lungs. The last bag of 0.9% Sodium Chloride is running and will finish soon. IV access is in the right cubital fossa. Your Task: Check the fluid order and blood product order form and administer medications. Also check IV Cannula observation chart and follow protocols. Make Progress Note from the scenario
Ans) Progress note:
- Patient Mrs. Maria Dimitris, 58 year old woman has IV fluids, post operated patient appendectomy done.
- Nasal O2 on flow.
- IVF 0.9% NS on flow.
- Vital signs checked & recorded.
- Check IV for patency, Any signs of phlebitis, infiltration, extravasation.
- Check the Treatment sheet & administer the medication as per Treatment sheet.
- Sign the medication sheet accordingly.
- Inform any deviation.
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Procedure 10: Monitoring IV fluids, Administration .Description Mrs Maria Dimitris, 58 year old woman has IV...
Mrs Maria Dimitris, 58 year old woman has IV fluids prescribed post appendectomy. She exhibits Shortness of Breath with the use of accessory muscles and and is on oxygen therapy. X-Ray indicates fluid in her lungs. The last bag of 0.9% Sodium Chloride is running and will finish soon. IV access is in the right cubital fossa. Task: Check the fluid order and blood product order form and administer medications. Also, check IV Cannula observation chart and follow protocols. How...
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