What precautions need to be taken when administering IV medications?

What precautions need to be taken when administering IV medications?

Use a blunt filter needle or blunt needle when preparing injections. Never use a needle when injecting IV medication. Always use a needleless system. After preparing the medication, always label the medication syringe with the patient name, date, time, medication, and dose.

What are the side effects of lactated Ringer’s?

An excessive volume or too high a rate of administration of Lactated Ringer’s and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP may lead to fluid and sodium overload with a risk of edema (peripheral and/or pulmonary), particularly when renal sodium excretion is impaired.

What is the composition of lactated ringers solution?

Lactated Ringer’s 5% Dextrose in Water (D5LRS) Lactated Ringer’s Solution (also known as Ringer’s Lactate or Hartmann solution) is a crystalloid isotonic IV fluid designed to be the near-physiological solution of balanced electrolytes. It contains 130 mEq/L of sodium, 4 mEq/L of potassium, 3 mEq/L of calcium, and 109 mEq/L of chloride.

Can lactated Ringer’s injection be administered during labor and delivery?

As reported in the literature, Lactated Ringer’s Injection USP has been administered during labor anddelivery. Caution should be exercised, and the fluid balance, glucose and electrolyte concentrations,and acid-base balance, of both mother and fetus should be evaluated periodically or wheneverwarranted by the condition of the patient or fetus.

What are the indications for isotonic infusions for lactated ringers?

Indications are the same for Lactated Ringer’s but without the contraindications related to lactate. The following are the general nursing interventions and considerations when administering isotonic solutions: Document baseline data. Before infusion, assess the patient’s vital signs, edema status, lung sounds, and heart sounds.