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Active learning template Basic Concept: Intravenous Therapy chapter 49

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Active Learning Template Basic Concept :-

Intravenous Therapy

Description of Procedure:-

Involves infusing of fluids via an IV catheter to administer medications, supplement fluid intake or provide fluid replacement, electrolytes or nutrients.

Indications :-

- Dehydration

- Hypovolemia

- Repeated blood sampling

- IV administration of fluids

- IV administration of medications

Nursing Interventions ( Pre, Intra, post) :-

- Check the prescription

- Follow the rights of medication administration

- Prepare medications in the correct concentration and at safe rate

- Use extreme caution and observing for adverse reactions or complications.

Outcomes/ Evaluation:-

- Document patient's tolerance of the procedure

- Document the date and time of IV placement

Client Education :-

- Instruct the patient about the procedure and the reason that it has ordered.

- Advise the patient to lie in a comfortable position

- Instruct to call for assistance if venipuncture site becomes tender or sore or if redness or swelling develops

Potential Complications :-

- Fluid overload is possible if the volume of the solution is large or the infusion rate is rapid.

- Immediate absorption leaves little time to correct errors

- Failure to maintain surgical asepsis can lead to local and systemic infection

- Infiltration or extravasation

- Phlebitis or thrombophlebitis.

Nursing Interventions :-

- Assess the IV site for signs of Infiltration extravasation or Phlebitis.

- Change IV site every 72 hours or according to hospital policy.