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Different methods for delivery parenterally at home include (3): |
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Gravity
IV Push
Ambulatory Pump |
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Home drug therapy (Ex:Anti-infectives) will not be successful unless: |
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Definition
The Pt. understands the treatment, procedure,cost, and admin. regimen and accepts into lifestyle |
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These IV routes for anti-infectives proved safe and effective in the home setting? |
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| PICC, peripheral, or central |
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3 routes parentally for pain managment at home include: |
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Definition
| IV push as long as emergency drug is available for reactions |
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When should a Pt call the Home care Nurse with IV Medication? |
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Definition
* Side effects from drug
* Particles in Meds or discolored
* Med bag is leaking
* Med schedule must be altered for any reason
* Pump malfunction
* Site pain, redness, swelling
*dressing loose |
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What are the steps to educate Pt with a PCA? |
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Definition
How to use, when to push the bolus button, discussion of fears, if pain is not controlled, and expected outcomes(pain 1-2 level) |
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| Pt education for admin of anti-infectives are important because? |
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Definition
| take entire course and take on scheduled time |
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| Important factors as a nurse to educate to the Patient about IV at home: |
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Definition
instructions and outline of procedure done
Potential complications
Routine maintenance involved and how to do it
24-hour assistance phone #
Check list: to evaluate if steps were learned
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