Procedure 7: IV Hydration, anti-emetics and Oxygen
Description
Ms Natasha Petrov is admitted for management of
septicaemia.
She complains of nausea, thirst, shortness of breath and extreme
lethargy.
Blood cultures reveal several Gram positive bacteria.
IV fluids and medications are prescribed.
Oxygen therapy 1-4L via Nasal Prongs with a Target SaO2
of > 92% is recommended
Your Task: Check the medication chart and IV fluid orders,
administer O2 PRN.
write progress note for the scenario
Ans) Progress note:
New case admitted.
- Patient is conscious & oriented.
- Vital signs checked & recorded
- Admission informed to Dr.
- Diet informed to Dietician.
- IV line accessed & IV hydration started @ 80-100 ml/hr, administered antiemetics & medications as per treatment sheet & signed accordingly.
- Oxygen therapy @ 2 l/min administered, Patient maintaining SPO2 > 92%
- All due carried out.
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