Medication Administration: Enteral



Medication Administration: Enteral









CHILD AND FAMILY ASSESSMENT AND PREPARATION



  • Refer to Chapters 38 and 39 for assessment and preparation for enteral tube use.


  • Determine the child’s height and weight. Accurate determination of weight ensures correct dosage of medications.


  • Assess the child’s and the family’s previous experience with enteral medications.


  • Prepare the child, as appropriate to cognitive level, and family before administration.


  • Provide therapeutic play as indicated, or involve a child-life specialist, to allow the child to work through his or her fears and master control of the situation.


  • Explain the medication’s actions and side effects and administration procedure.


  • Teach the family how to administer medications to the child, if necessary, in preparation for discharge from the hospital.


  • Assess for drug allergies; if present, notify healthcare prescriber of drug allergy. Label the child’s record and apply identification band indicating allergies.


Jul 9, 2020 | Posted by in NURSING | Comments Off on Medication Administration: Enteral

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