Common disorders
Common disorders Alzheimer’s disease Overview ♦ Degenerative disorder of the cerebral cortex, especially the frontal lobe ♦ Accounts for more than 50% of all cases of dementia ♦ Poor prognosis…
Data collection findings
Data collection findings Normal findings To distinguish between health and disease, you must be able to recognize normal data collection findings in each part of the body. When you perform…
Vital signs
Vital signs Temperature ♦ Body temperature represents the balance between heat produced by metabolism, muscular activity, and other factors and heat lost through the skin, lungs, and body wastes. A…
Patient mobility, hygiene, comfort, and safety
Patient mobility, hygiene, comfort, and safety This chapter covers the fundamental procedures needed to ensure patient mobility, hygiene, comfort, and safety. Each entry begins with a brief introduction and, where…
Nonvascular Access
Nonvascular Access Intraspinal Access Policy Any medications administered via an intraspinal route (intrathecal, epidural, ventricular reservoir) must be preservative-free and labeled for “intraspinal infusion only.” A 0.2-micron surfactant-free, particulate-retentive, and…
Infusion-Related Procedures
Infusion-Related Procedures Parenteral Medication and Solution Administration Policy Parenteral fluids and solutions are administered intravenously upon a licensed independent practitioner’s (LIP’s) orders. Keep Vein Open (KVO) orders will include a…
Infusion-Related Complications
Infusion-Related Complications Central Vascular Access Device Occlusion Policy The nurse will address preventive measures, identify signs and symptoms of, and promptly intervene when central vascular access device (CVAD) occlusion is…
Site Care and Maintenance
Site Care and Maintenance Administration Set Change Policy Administration sets, including add-on devices, will be changed at established intervals depending on the type of administration and infusate. Administration set changes,…
Vascular Access Device Site Selection and Placement
Vascular Access Device Site Selection and Placement Vascular Access Device (VAD) Selection Policy The appropriate type of VAD (peripheral or central) is selected in collaboration with the nurse, the licensed…
Infusion Equipment
Infusion Equipment Add-on Devices Policy When an integral in-line administration system is unavailable, add-on devices may be required to facilitate the delivery of the prescribed therapy. Limit use of these…
