Intravenous therapy is commonly used to administer chemotherapy medication, other medications and to replace fluids for patients unable to ingest or sustain the fluids in their body (Lemone et al. 2014, pg.215). The skill of priming an intra venous line and monitoring the flow rate is important and a skill I need to be comfortable with and perfect so I can perform it in a clinical setting. As seen in the video I identified the patient, IV site and fluid and checked it on the order form. This is important as it helps to allay patients anxiety as they can see that the health professionals are being thorough before they inject anything through the patient’s body and therefore shows evidence of a therapeutic relationship being developed (Tollefson & Hillman 2016, pg. 110). I used an aseptic non touch technique when handling the equipment. An aseptic non touch technique is a way of preventing infections spreading by not touching sterile equipment (Tollefson & Hillman 2016, pg. 20).
When looking back on how I performed, I have realized some improvements needed. I mentioned that I would go over the ten rights before administering the medication but I didn’t list them off. The ten rights of having medication are the right medication, right dose, right time, right route, right person, right education, right documentation, right to refuse, right …show more content…
I was able to use the feedback from administering oral medication when priming an IV line. I had my hair out of my face and felt more comfortable talking with the patient. This process has allowed me to see what still needs improving and more specifically to priming an IV and monitoring the flow rate. I can use these improvements such as keeping the clamp closed when priming the line, performing hand hygiene more often and remembering the ten rights to medication to recite to my patient when I am on placement and working in
When looking back on how I performed, I have realized some improvements needed. I mentioned that I would go over the ten rights before administering the medication but I didn’t list them off. The ten rights of having medication are the right medication, right dose, right time, right route, right person, right education, right documentation, right to refuse, right …show more content…
I was able to use the feedback from administering oral medication when priming an IV line. I had my hair out of my face and felt more comfortable talking with the patient. This process has allowed me to see what still needs improving and more specifically to priming an IV and monitoring the flow rate. I can use these improvements such as keeping the clamp closed when priming the line, performing hand hygiene more often and remembering the ten rights to medication to recite to my patient when I am on placement and working in