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When using antibiotic iv at home what is the supply you are prescribed?
A homehealth nurse will still give the medication. She need to have an IV needle,saline solution, syringe , plaster and injection site adapter.
Do you have to be a nurse to start an iv?
No, but you could get into legal trouble. Plus, unless you aren't any type of medical practitioner, you would do it wrong
Can a nurse prescribe IV's?
no
Is it bad to use an IV bag that contains only plain water?
I am not a doctor and I could be wrong but an IV bag is pretty saline solution(salt water/electrolytes). The whole purpose is to rehydrate you faster hence the solution. An IV is there for efficiency and quickness. Water will do the trick just not the same affect.
What preparation is required for nutrition through an intravenous line?
A doctor orders the IV solution and any additional nutrients or drugs to be added to it. The doctor also specifies the rate at which the IV will be infused. The IV solutions are prepared under the supervision of a doctor, pharmacist, or nurse,.
How could a nurse kill you if she gave you the wrong IV solution?
The possibility exists. However, there are a time-tested series of checks and balances in hospitals, especially to prevent exactly that sort of thing. I also encourage the patient to get well aquainted with the medications she is receiving and to feel free to check the dosage and medication herself before allowing an injection. While this rarely happens, mortality by this method is not a common occurance.
What is the name of the kind of reference a nurse must consult before mixing two or more medications in one syringe or IV solution?
A PHARMACIST or DOCTOR! The interactions of different meds are too complex for a nurse to properly evaluate. -firstmate-
Can you drink saline IV solution?
No, it is not safe to drink saline IV solution as it is meant to be administered intravenously and not ingested orally. Drinking saline IV solution can lead to serious health complications.
What is the overview of an er nurse?
An ER nurse's overview is you are responsible for the iv's and you must assist the doctor.
What is clafagyl iv solution?
It's an antibiotic/antifungal in IV form.
What should the nurse do before administering the first dose of IV antibiotic?
check patient iv site
What are the duties and responsibilities of IV Therapy nurse?
maintain sterility
