freda_o

freda_o has 2 years experience and specializes in ICU.

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1. Check a blood sugar before giving Glucophage?

   freda_o replied to Morainey's topic in Medications

   i always check blood sugar before giving any diabetic medication, PO or SQ. would i give a blood pressure medication without checking what the blood pressure is before?? nope. i consider the pt's med regime, whether they're just on PO or both PO &a...

2. syringe to collect specimen from foley?

   freda_o replied to nursing81student's topic in General Nursing

   i only draw it from the bag after i had just put in the foley; after the bag's been open once and again it's not considered sterile. otherwise, i get it from the port.