The Never’s of Medication Administration 💉 🗑️ Never prime IV fluids over a trash can (Infection risk) ⚠️ Never override things; this can cause major medication errors and compromise patient safety 💉 Never use a blunt, filter, or bent needle for direct patient injection 🚫 Never push into a line that isn't patent (shows signs of infiltration, or abnormal findings at the IV site) 🛡️ Never take shortcuts! Always keep patient safety the priority! Clinical Pocket Guide👉 https://nurseinthemaking.

💧 IV Fluids and Their Uses Intravenous (IV) fluids are used to replace lost fluids, maintain hydration, correct electrolyte imbalances, and administer medications. #healthcare #medical #registerednurse #medicalstudent #nursing #nurses #nursingstudent #ivfluid #nurselife | Global Emergency Medical Technicians Registry

Part 1 - IV Fluid Basics💦 #ivfluids #nursingschool #nursingstudent #nclexprep #nclexstudy #medsurgtips #fluidbalance #nursingreview #futurern #studywithme #studentnurse #nurseinthemaking #nursinglife #rnstudent #nursingbasics | Nurse In The Making

💧 IV FLUID TYPES EXPLAINED 💧 Follow @nursewellversed for visual nursing education 🧠 Understanding IV fluids is crucial for managing patient care effectively. Let’s break down the three main types: ⭐️ Tonicity= A solution’s ability to influence the movement of water through osmosis between the inside and outside of cells ⭐️Osmosis= movement of solvent through a semipermeable membrane from a LOWER solute concentration to HIGHER solute concentration Types of IV Fluids: 1️⃣ Isotonic Fluids: * Mea