Colostomy Care
Colostomy is the opening of some portion of the colon onto the abdominal face Reasons for Performing a Colostomy When feces cannot progress naturally from the colon to the anus...
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INSERTING A NASOGASTRIC TUBE
Check physician’s order for insertion of nasogastric tube. Explain procedure to patient. Gather equipment. If nasogastric tube is rubber, place it in a basin with ice for 5 to 10...
ADMINISTERING AN EAR IRRIGATION
Explain procedure to patient. Bring equipment to patient’s beside. Check physician’s order. Protect patient and bed linens with a waterproof pad. Perform hand hygiene. Have patient sit up or lie...
ADMINISTERING AN EYE IRRIGATION
Explain procedure to patient. Assemble equipment at patient’s bedside. Perform hand hygiene. Have patient sit or lie with head tilted toward the side of the affected eye. Protect patient and...
ADMINISTERING AN INTRAMUSCULAR INJECTION
Assemble equipment and check physician’s order. Explain procedure to patient. Perform hand hygiene. If necessary, withdraw medication from ampule or vial. Do not add air to syringe. Identify the patient...
ADMINISTERING A SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTION
Assemble equipment and check physician’s order. Explain procedure to patient. Perform hand hygiene. If necessary, withdraw medication from ampule or vial. Identify patient carefully. Close curtain to provide privacy. Don...
