I'm a new graduate RN. I work at an ob/gyn office and I absolutely LOVE it. I adore this area of nursing. This week I was doing some phone triage for the office. I found myself several times consulting other nurses and the doctors for advice. Whi...
It was in the gluteal, thanks for the reassurance! The mother was a young mom, G1. Does that make a difference? Also why is it given gluteal, I've read online some give it in the arm? Is any IM location acceptable or is one preferable?
I recently gave a Rhogam shot to a pregnant patient. I am worried I gave the shot to high on the backside. She said it burned a little going in, but I know that is a normal reaction to this medication. Will the medication still have the desired ef...