Administering Subcutaneous Injections
Quiz yourself by thinking what should be in
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| Check the Order |
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| Determine if the patient has any allergies to the medication |
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| Identify the client by 2 identifiers |
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| Check the 6 Rights. Right Patient, Right Medication, Right Dose, Right Route, Right Frequency, Document |
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| Explain the procedure to the patient |
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| Wash hands & don gloves |
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| Select the desired needle by length, gauge, & mLs |
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| Cleanse the vial |
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| Make sure to compare the medication to the patient 3 times. |
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| Open the needle, remove and discard the cap, aspirate air into the needle |
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| Inject the air into the vial and invert the vial, withdrawing slightly more than desired amount. |
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| Flick the syringe to clear any air bubbles and adjust to the desired measurement. |
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| Cleanse the area selected for injection in a circular motion from the inside, outward and allow to dry. |
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| Bunch the skin and inject at a 45 degree angle, injecting slowly. |
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| Place gauze and bandaid on site |
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| Discard needle (DO NOT RECAP!!!!!!) |
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| Document the medication administered, the amount, the site of administration, the date and the time and nurses initials |
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