What are your nursing consideration during IV therapy?When administering IV fluids to a patient, the nurse must continually monitor the patient's fluid and electrolyte status to evaluate the effectiveness of the infusion and to avoid potential complications of fluid overload and electrolyte imbalance.
How do you care for a patient with IV fluids?Treatment: Stop infusion and remove cannula. Follow agency policy related to infiltration. Always secure peripheral catheter with tape or IV stabilization device to avoid accidental dislodgement. Avoid areas of flexion and always assess IV site prior to giving IV fluids or IV medications.
Which action would the nurse perform to best ensure effective insertion of a venous access device into a patient's arm?1. Which action would the nurse perform to best ensure effective insertion of a venous access device into a patient's arm? Anchor the vein by placing a thumb 1 to 2 inches below the site. Insert the device tip at a 45-degree angle distal to the proposed site.
When a patient has an IV the insertion site and dressing should be assessed how often?IV systems must be assessed every 1 to 2 hours or more frequently if required. An IV system should be assessed at the beginning of a shift, at the end of a shift, if the electronic infusion device alarms or sounds, or if a patient complains of pain, tenderness, or discomfort at the IV insertion site.
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