ATI Nursing Skills Template Ped IV Infusion Push (solved)

E:Nursing Skill Description of Skill STUDENT NAME _______ SKILL NAME Pediatric IV infusion/IV push REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER Enter text. Intravenous therapy (IV) if fluid or medicines given into the vein to treat a child’s medical condition. An IV is a catheter that is inserted into the child’s vein and secured. Fluid/meds are then given, also called IV infusion. IV push is when a Nurse gives the medication without the IV pump. Nursing Interventions (pre, intra, post) Pre: review physicians order, perform hand hygiene, gather appropriate equipment and needle, prepare patient for administration, select appropriate site, dilate the vein, don gloves. Intra: apply tourniquet, clean site, insert needle 15-30-degree angle, advance needle 1 cm, secure catheter. Post: Assess IV site frequently for complications, flush before and after medication administration and to check patency, change based on hospital policy. Client Education Keep IV site dry, do not pull on the tubing Educate the parents to call the provider if there are any signs of pain, swelling, moisture or bleeding. Educate the parents on fluids inserted in the IV or medications given and why they are needed. CONSIDERATIONS Indications Giving fluids for dehydration Correcting chemical levels in the blood Giving blood products Fighting infections Relieving pain Outcomes/Evaluation Outcomes: the child will be able to receive fluids or medications with no complications. Evaluation: the IV site is dry, patent and shows no s/s of complications Infiltration Hematoma Air embolism Phlebitis Extravascular drug ad