How to calculate drug doses and infusion rates accurately
WEBOct 16, 2017 · Miscalculating doses is a common source of drug errors. This article explains how to calculate drug doses and highlights common errors. After reading it, you can undertake the Nursing Times learning unit Drug Calculations in Practice, which includes clinical scenarios to test your knowledge
Administering Drugs via a Subcutaneous Injection - Nursing Times
WEBAug 28, 2018 · Unlike muscle, subcutaneous tissue does not have a rich blood supply, and absorption of drugs delivered via that route is therefore slower than via the intramuscular route (see part 1) (Dougherty and Lister, 2015).. This slower rate of absorption is beneficial when continuous absorption of a drug is required; for example, with insulin or …
Why do we test for urea and electrolytes? - Nursing Times
WEBJan 24, 2014 · Abstract. Urea and electrolytes are the most commonly requested biochemistry tests. They provide essential information on renal function, principally in excretion and homoeostasis.Creatinine levels are a major factor in determining the estimated glomerular filtration rate, which is the gold standard marker of kidney health.
Performing an A-G patient assessment: a step-by-step guide
WEBJan 6, 2020 · The A-G method is a systematic and structured approach to patient assessment useful both in daily nursing practice and emergency situations. This article provides a step-by-step description of the method
How to perform chest auscultation and interpret the findings
WEBJan 6, 2020 · Introduction. Although the first stethoscope for auscultation was invented in 1816 by René-Théophile-Hyacinthe Laennec, the use of auscultation dates back to Hippocrates, who would place his ear to his patient’s chest and listen for sounds.
Informed consent 1: legal basis and implications for practice
WEBMay 21, 2018 · Box 1. The NMC Code: key legal principles. The Nursing and Midwifery Council’s Code says that nurses must not only “act in the best interests of people at all times”, but also balance this with “the requirement to respect a person’s right to accept or refuse treatment”.
Measuring body temperature using a tympanic thermometer
WEBSep 14, 2020 · Box 1. Terms for temperature monitoring and reporting. Normal body temperature: 36.1-37.5°C (Dougherty and Lister, 2015) Pyrexia: body temperature above the normal daily variation (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, 2007).Dougherty and Lister (2015) describe low-grade pyrexia as a temperature that is above normal and up to 38°C
What are Compassion in Practice and the 6Cs of nursing?
WEBFeb 14, 2022 · Background. Compassion in Practice: Nursing, Midwifery and Care Staff Our Vision and Strategy was a policy document published by NHS England in December 2012.. It was developed by Jane Cummings, then chief nursing officer for England, and Viv Bennett, director of nursing at the Department of Health and …
Injection technique 1: administering drugs via the intramuscular …
WEBJul 23, 2018 · Vastus lateralis; Rectus femoris; Deltoid; Ventrogluteal. Traditionally the dorsogluteal (DG) muscle was used for IM injections but this muscle is in close proximity to a major blood vessel and nerves, with sciatic nerve injury a …
Urinalysis: how to interpret results - Nursing Times
WEBJun 7, 2016 · Introduction. Urine testing or urinalysis is a valuable tool to screen an patient and diagnose their health status. It provides valuable information about hydration, renal and urinary tracts, liver disease, diabetes mellitus and urinary-tract infections.Urine is formed in the kidneys and, through glomerular filtration, tubular reabsorption and tubular secretion, is how the body gets rid of its ...