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

When do we know which IV fluids are appropriate? No, we aren’t the ones ordering them, but it’s crucial to know how they impact the cells and vascular system. Which fluid is the only one compatible with blood products? #nursingnotes #RN #BSN #nurseinthemaking #IVfluids | 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

Here's a quick recap of the three types of IV fluids 💧we've been talking about this week here at Archer NCLEX Review! Save it for your NCLEX studies and let us know what other nursing topics you want us to break down! #nclexstudy #nclexhelp #ivfluids #futurern #newgradnurses | Archer NCLEX Review