Nurse Jenkins is getting ready to give a patient some medicine called pantoprazole. This helps reduce stomach acid, which can help with conditions like heartburn and ulcers. It’s especially important for people who are very sick or in the hospital.
Nurse Jenkins needs to make sure she gives the right amount of medicine at the right time so it works properly.
Verify the prescription: Confirm the pantoprazole 80 mg dose, patient details, and administration time.
Gather equipment: Obtain a pantoprazole 80 mg vial, a 100 mL sodium chloride 0.9% IV bag, a syringe, alcohol swabs, and an IV infusion set.
Prepare the medication: Reconstitute the pantoprazole powder with 20 mL of sterile water for injection to achieve a concentration of 40 mg/mL.
Draw up the medication: Using a syringe, draw 40 mL of the reconstituted pantoprazole solution.
Prepare the IV bag: Add the drawn medication to the 100 mL sodium chloride 0.9% IV bag, ensuring proper mixing.
Check the solution: Ensure the final concentration is correct (80 mg in 100 mL).
Label the IV bag: Clearly label the IV bag with the patient’s details, medication name, dose, and administration time.
Prepare the patient: Explain the procedure to the patient, obtain consent, and ensure the patient is in a comfortable position.
Perform hand hygiene: Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand rub.
Select an IV site: Choose an appropriate vein and clean the site with an alcohol swab.
Insert the IV cannula: Insert the cannula into the vein and secure it with tape.
Connect the IV infusion set: Attach the IV infusion set to the IV bag and prime the tubing to remove air bubbles.
Administer the medication: Set the infusion pump to deliver the medication over the prescribed time (usually 15 minutes).
Monitor the patient: Observe the patient for any adverse reactions during and after administration.
Document the administration: Record the medication administration details in the patient’s medical record.
Verify the prescription details, including dose, patient information, and administration time.
Gather necessary equipment, such as the medication vial, IV bag, syringe, and infusion set.
Reconstitute the powder with sterile water to achieve a concentration of 40 mg/mL.
Draw up the correct amount of reconstituted solution using a syringe.
Add the drawn medication to the IV bag and ensure proper mixing.
Check the final concentration to confirm it is accurate (80 mg in 100 mL).
Label the IV bag clearly with patient details, medication name, dose, and administration time.
Explain the procedure to the patient, obtain consent, and prepare them for administration.
Perform hand hygiene before handling the medication and patient.
Select an appropriate vein and clean the site with an alcohol swab.
Insert the IV cannula and secure it with tape.
Connect the IV infusion set and prime the tubing to remove air bubbles.
Administer the medication over the prescribed time (usually 15 minutes) using an infusion pump.
Monitor the patient for any adverse reactions during and after administration.
Document the medication administration details in the patient’s medical record.
Proper preparation and adherence to guidelines are crucial to ensure patient safety, prevent medication errors, and optimize treatment efficacy.