Rectal drug administration in adults: how, when, why
WEBFeb 22, 2016 · Introduction. Medications administered per rectum (PR) are ideal for local or systemic treatment, as the rectal mucosa has a blood and lymph supply that is capable of effective systemic absorption. The rectum is relatively underused in some societies as a route for safe administration of medicines, arguably due to the intimacy of the site compared with more socially accepted and visible routes ...
How to calculate drug doses and infusion rates accurately
WEBOct 16, 2017 · To find the number of milligrams in a millilitre you need to divide by 100; 1ml of 1% lidocaine contains 10mg per ml. You can apply the same calculation to 0.5% lidocaine: 0.5% lidocaine contains 500mg of lidocaine in 100ml; To find the number of milligrams in a millilitre you need to divide 500mg by 100;
Assessing the pulse rate in adult patients - Nursing Times
WEBAug 31, 2015 · Assessing the pulse is a common procedure and an important aspect of many nursing interventions; it should always be done with care and reassessed as needed. Assessment should always be taken seriously, with any deviations from the norm reported to a senior clinician, and pulse rate, rhythm and strength must always be documented.
COPD 2: management and nursing care | Nursing Times
WEBApr 6, 2020 · COPD 2: management and nursing care | Nursing Times. ‘Desire and innovation of nurses could shift the dial on health inequalities’. Nurses have an important role in the care and management of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This article, the second in a two-part series, describes …
Specimen collection 2: obtaining a catheter specimen of urine
WEBJul 10, 2017 · Dispose of any remaining urine according to local policy. Follow steps 13-16 above to complete the procedure. Specimen collection 1: general principles and procedure for obtaining a midstream urine specimen. Specimen collection 3: obtaining a faecal specimen from a patient with diarrhoea. Specimen collection 4: procedure for obtaining a …
Performing an A-G patient assessment: a step-by-step guide
WEBJan 6, 2020 · A-G stands for airway, breathing, circulation, disability, exposure, further information and goals. This offers a systematic approach to patient assessments. The ability to perform an A-G assessment is a key nursing skill. Re-assessing regularly will help nurses detect deterioration early. (2018) Selecting intravenous fluids to manage fluid ...
Measuring and managing fluid balance - Nursing Times
WEBJul 15, 2011 · Abstract. Shepherd A (2011) Measuring and managing fluid balance.Nursing Times; 107: 28, early online publication. Ensuring patients are adequately hydrated is an essential part of nursing care, yet a recent report from the Care Quality Commission found “appalling” levels of care in some NHS hospitals, with health professionals failing to …
Measuring body temperature using a tympanic thermometer
WEBSep 14, 2020 · Body temperature represents the balance between heat production and heat loss, and a normal body temperature is generally accepted to be 36.9°C – the optimum temperature needed to maintain enzyme activity required for metabolism. However, in health, it can range from 36.0-37.5°C (Dougherty …
'Leaky legs': strategies for the treatment and management of …
WEBDec 19, 2016 · Introduction. The management of lymphorrhoea (grossly oedematous legs) poses major challenges because the condition is often accompanied by the leakage of considerable volumes of fluid – indeed the condition is commonly known as ‘leaky legs’ (Lymphoedema Framework, 2006). This article describes the pathophysiology of lymphovenous disease, strategies to help prevent or treat complications ...
Patient advocacy: breaking down barriers and challenging decisions
WEBJan 3, 2017 · The Nursing and Midwifery Code states it is the responsibility of nurses to “act as an advocate for the vulnerable, challenging poor practice and discriminatory attitudes and behaviour relating to their care” (Nursing and Midwifery Council, 2015). However, nurses sometimes struggle to assume this responsibility.