Catheterization

Planning/Implementation: Prepare the client and the equipment, as follows: flashlight or lamp, mask, if required by agency policy, bath blanket and drape, soap, a basin of warm water, a washcloth and towel, disposable gloves, a sterile catheterization kit containing: water-soluble lubricant, sterile gloves, sterile drapes, fenestrated drape(optional) to place over the perineum, antiseptic solution, cotton balls or gauze squares, forceps, basin for...

Administering Oral Medications

Assessment: Compare medications listed against physician’s orders. Assess psychological and physical status, weight, age, height. Assess ability to swallow medications. Check form of medications available and computes for a safe dosage. Check which vehicles are available for mixing with medications. Planning: Plan a method of measuring medication accurately, making medication acceptable to patient, approaching patient appropriately, restraining,...