ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Diagnostic Procedure
Jessica Willard
STUDENT NAME _____________________________________
IV Therapy
PROCEDURE NAME ____________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________
Description of Procedure
Involves infusing fluids, via an IV catheter to administer medications, supplement fluid intake,
or provide fluid replacement, electrolytes, or nutrients.
Indications CONSIDERATIONS
-Repeated blood sampling-IV administration
Nursing Interventions (pre, intra, post)
of fluids-IV administration of medications
-Check the prescription-Follow the rights of
medication administration- Prepare
medications in the correct concentration and
at a safe rate.-Use extreme caution and
observing for adverse reactions or
complications
Interpretation of Findings
Client Education
-Document patient’ s tolerance of the
-Instruct the patient about the procedure and
proceedure.-Document the date and time of
the reason that it has been ordered.-Advise
IV palcement.
the patient to lie in a comfortable
position-Instruct to call for assistance if
venipuncture site becomes tender or sore or
if redness or swelling develops.
Potential Complications Nursing Interventions
-Fluid overload is possible if the volume of -Assess the IV site for signs of infiltration
the solution is large or the infusion rate is extravasation or phlebitis.-Change IV site
rapid.-Immediate absorption leaves little time every 72 hours or according to hospital policy
to correct errors.-Failure to maintain surgical
asepsis can lead to local and systemic
infection.-Infiltration or
extravasation-Phlebitis or thrombophlebitis
ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES
Jessica Willard
STUDENT NAME _____________________________________
IV Therapy
PROCEDURE NAME ____________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________
Description of Procedure
Involves infusing fluids, via an IV catheter to administer medications, supplement fluid intake,
or provide fluid replacement, electrolytes, or nutrients.
Indications CONSIDERATIONS
-Repeated blood sampling-IV administration
Nursing Interventions (pre, intra, post)
of fluids-IV administration of medications
-Check the prescription-Follow the rights of
medication administration- Prepare
medications in the correct concentration and
at a safe rate.-Use extreme caution and
observing for adverse reactions or
complications
Interpretation of Findings
Client Education
-Document patient’ s tolerance of the
-Instruct the patient about the procedure and
proceedure.-Document the date and time of
the reason that it has been ordered.-Advise
IV palcement.
the patient to lie in a comfortable
position-Instruct to call for assistance if
venipuncture site becomes tender or sore or
if redness or swelling develops.
Potential Complications Nursing Interventions
-Fluid overload is possible if the volume of -Assess the IV site for signs of infiltration
the solution is large or the infusion rate is extravasation or phlebitis.-Change IV site
rapid.-Immediate absorption leaves little time every 72 hours or according to hospital policy
to correct errors.-Failure to maintain surgical
asepsis can lead to local and systemic
infection.-Infiltration or
extravasation-Phlebitis or thrombophlebitis
ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES
