IVs: When problems arise...
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| Step 1 | Recalculate teh drip rate according to the remaining time & volume.
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| 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.)
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| Step 3 | If IV infused too quickly look for signs of fluid overload, (crackles & increased BP).
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| Step 4 | Call dr. if these occur.
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| Step 5 | May need an infusion pump instead of manual or controller regulation.
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| 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.
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| Step 7 | If more than 25% is needed to make up, DO NOT DO IT!!!
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| Step 8 | Take the original flow rate & find out what 25% of it is.
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| Step 9 | Calculate the new flow rate according to the remaining time and volume
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| Step 10 | Determine whether the new flow rate is within 25%.
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