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a step by step description of what to know before giving injections

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