We have all been there, new and old Nurses, RN and LPN alike, Like another post, any one who say's they have never made a mistake are either telling a story, or haven't put in a busy shift. I remember...
nursedora replied to scootermcnutt's topic in General Nursing
NurseJenn, I'd be careful about giving a tube fed pt. extra fluids, unless there are no contraindications, or you have Dr. order. because of the concentration of the feeding, Osmolite, Jevity, what...
nursedora replied to scootermcnutt's topic in General Nursing
THE FACILITY I WORK IN HAS A POLICY FOR J-TUBE FEEDING/MED ADMINISTRATION, FIRST MEDS CAN NOT BE MIXED, SO IN SOME CASES WE HAVE AS MANY AS TEN MEDICATION CUPS, THEN SUSPENSIONS HAVE TO BE MIXED WITH...