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admin injections
a step by step description of what to know before giving injections
Question | Answer |
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Assessment | Review med order |
Gather drug info | |
Assessed for contraindications (why wouldn't I give it) | |
Assessed for indications (what sites to use/landmarking, pain assessment) | |
Assessed clients medical, medication and allergy history | |
(Considered adequacy of clients adipose tissue) | |
Asessed clients med knowledge | |
Observed client's response to recieving injection | |
Planning | Checked MAR - 5 rights |
Gather equipment | |
Check expiration date | |
Correctly prepare med and change needle | |
Check MAR - 5 rights | |
Introduce self | |
Identify client | |
Check allergies again | |
Explained procedure | |
Check MAR - 5 rights | |
State 4 rights | |
Implementation | Provide privacy |
Wash hands and apply gloves | |
Drape client | |
Select appropriate injection site/ inspect, palpate | |
Accurately determined correct needle size (list off needle sizes for injection) | |
Assist client to comfortable position | |
Relocate site using landmarks | |
Cleanse site with swab | |
Administer using proper technique | |
Apply gentle pressure after removing | |
Assist client to comfortable position (do excersizes if needed) | |
Dispose of syringe | |
Remove gloves and wash hands | |
Evaluation | Discomfort at injection site and inspect |
Clients response to medication and pain assessment | |
Clients understanding of purpose and effects of med |