Intravenous Medication Administration

Intravenous Medication Administration Teaching 2524

SN monitored the insertion site, including its appearance and the condition of the dressing. Palpated the site to determine if it's edematous or tende...

Intravenous Medication Administration Teaching 1849

Instructed patient watch for these problems: a hole in the skin where the IV is -- medicine or fluid can go into the tissue around the vein. This coul...

Intravenous Medication Administration Teaching 1610

One of these complications is infiltration, or fluid leaks into the tissue surrounding the vein. This may be accompanied by swelling, burning, and dis...

Intravenous Medication Administration Teaching 1609

Phlebitis, or an inflammation of the vein, may occur when receiving IV antibiotics which can be irritating to smaller veins. Symptoms of phlebitis inc...