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a. Be certain to give the correct type of insulin. b. Prepare the correct dosage. Have another nurse double-check the dose before you administer the injection. c. Use the correct syringe. Never use a regular syringe for insulin. Use a syringe calibrated in "units." d. Before drawing up the insulin, gently "roll" the bottle between your palms to mix and warm the solution. e. Eliminate all air bubbles from the syringe. One small air bubble may displace 2 or 3 units of insulin. f. Cleanse the skin with alcohol and allow to dry. This helps avoid pitting of the skin. g. Give the injection subcutaneously. Rotate the injection site with each dose. (Rotating the sites prevents tissue necrosis.) . h. Always check to see whether the patient is and has been eating his normal diet.
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What are the nursing considerations for taking melatonin?
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What are the nursing considerations before administering enalapril?
Check heart rate
Definition of nursing consideration?
Nursing consideration is the thought and consideration along with judgment. An example of nursing consideration would be teaching a patient to inject insulin through careful thought and consideration. Teaching would continue until the nurse is satisfied that the patient is capable of insulin injections on their own
What are the nursing considerations prior to Kidney ureter bladder Radiography?
laxatives to clear gi tract
What has the author Roger T Malseed written?
Roger T. Malseed has written: 'Quick reference to drug therapy and nursing considerations' -- subject(s): Handbooks, manuals, Drug therapy, Nursing, Nursing texts, Chemotherapy, Handbooks 'Pharmacology' -- subject(s): Drug therapy, Nurses' instruction, Pharmacology 'Pharmacology, drug therapy and nursing considerations' -- subject(s): Chemotherapy, Drug therapy, Nurses' instruction, Nursing, Pharmacology
Can pca give insulin?
The answer depends on laws governing nursing in your state. For instance, in New York, only a licensed health care professional can give insulin. PCAs, CNAs, and medical assistants may not. Contact your state Board of Nursing for information specific to your situation.
What are the nursing considerations before doing a random blood sugar test?
it is done in the morning with no breakfast that day.
Can a PCA administer insulin?
The answer depends on laws governing nursing in your state. For instance, in New York, only a licensed health care professional can give insulin. PCAs, CNAs, and medical assistants may not. Contact your state Board of Nursing for information specific to your situation.
What are the cultural considerations for nursing care of the jewish patient?
A few examples are: Sabbath observance, keeping kosher, and considerations of modesty. Some patients would request to be examined or cared for by people of the same gender.
What are the nursing considerations in taking rebamipide?
you should administer the drug before meals. check the BP after giving the medication let the patient verbalize discomfort after administration
What will happen if you draw cloudy insulin up first then clear insulin and give to a patient?
The "cloudy" insulins are long-acting, while the "clear" insulins are rapid or short-acting. Drawing up the clear insulins first prevents the vial of short-acting insulin from being contaminated with a long-acting insulin.
