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Rocephin 1g IM qd x 2 days for UTI. Reconstitute with lidocaine.
1. What is the dosage of medication ordered?
2. What route will be used to administer the medication?-
3. How many doses will be administered in total to the patient?
4. What nursing actions need to be taken to correctly administer
this medication


Sagot :

Dosage : 1000mg /1g
Route : IM or intramuscular
Doses administered : 2
Nursing actions taken (this is a guess) : gain consent
wash hands and use exam gloves.
Assemble the drug and ensure no bubbles are in the needle.
Change the needle to the proper gauge (usually 23G)
prep the area by using an alcohol wipe. Aspirate and check for any unusual signs in the patient such as anaphylactic shock, edema, fainting, etc.
Dispose of the needle in the sharps container
Inform of the carry out procedure

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