Help
Options
Didn't know it?
click below
click below
Knew it?
click below
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
retry
shuffle
restart
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Probs. w/ IVs
IVs: When problems arise...
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Recalculate teh drip rate according to the remaining time & volume. |
| Step 2 | If fluid infused too slowly, see if pt can tolerate an increased rate by checking their cardiac & respiratory status. (looking for hx of renal insufficiency,pulmonary edema, or any other condition that increases risk of fluid overload.) |
| Step 3 | If IV infused too quickly look for signs of fluid overload, (crackles & increased BP). |
| Step 4 | Call dr. if these occur. |
| Step 5 | May need an infusion pump instead of manual or controller regulation. |
| Step 6 | As allowed by hospital policy, flow rate per minute can be adjusted by up to 25% more or less than the original rate. |
| Step 7 | If more than 25% is needed to make up, DO NOT DO IT!!! |
| Step 8 | Take the original flow rate & find out what 25% of it is. |
| Step 9 | Calculate the new flow rate according to the remaining time and volume |
| Step 10 | Determine whether the new flow rate is within 25%. |
Created by:
Enviroveg
Popular Nursing sets