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| how do i prevent phlebitis |
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monitor site'
assure stability of catheter
consider vein size |
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| what are the s/sx of phlebitis |
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heat
edema
redness
tenderness |
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| i apply warm moist compresses to the site when i suspect and every two hours |
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warm moist compresses
d/c the site i can no longer use this site. |
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decrease in flow rate
pallor
edema
pain |
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| interventions of infiltration include |
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d/c site
elevate
heat vs cold (this is due to what possible med was being used ) |
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| limit mobility at joint site would help reduce what complication regarding an IV site |
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| I am in respiratory distress my heart rate is increased i am cyanotic and i have loc has declined I suspect either |
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air embolism or pulmonary embolism
both because same s/sx |
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| when do I turn a patient to the left side in trendelenburg when i suspect |
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air embolism or pulmonary embolism this would help air embolism the most but they have the same s/sx
I would also take vs and apply oxygen |
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| i would only discontinue the infusion not the iv site when? |
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| air embolism or pulmonary embolism and any other condition that the site can be still used in an emergency situation. |
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| I note distended veins in the neck and elevated bp and my patient reports dyspnea i suspect? An isotonic IV is running |
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redness
fever
malaise
lab values of WBC increased
tenderness
I suspect |
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| septicemia i will need to also D/C the IV site culture the drainage and treat the infection |
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| who informs the patient of surgery |
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the surgeon and must includeo Need for the procedure in relation to the diagnosis
o Description and purpose of the proposed procedure
o Possible benefits and potential risks
o Likelihood of a successful outcome
o Alternative treatments or procedures available
o Anticipated risks should the procedure not be performed
o Physician’s advice as to what is needed
o Right to refuse treatment or withdraw consent |
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| nurse role inthe informed consent |
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o Witnesses the patient’s voluntary signature
o Document patient’s level of understanding, refusal to receive information, or reluctance to have procedure done |
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| • Before Transportation to Surgery |
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• Void
• Remove dentures /contacts)
• Cosmetics
• Jewelry |
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| before transfer to surgery |
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• Surgical gown, remove underwear
• ID and allergy bands
• Identify/mark body part (e.g right leg)
• Review chart for required documentation: consent, H & P, labs, etc. |
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