Eye/Ear drops 1
What instructions will the nurse give to the client with administration of an otic solution?
Client should be upright, remove the solution running out the ear with gauze
Risk for injury
A client that uses salt substitutes is at risk for what?
Severe hyperkalemia
After selecting the site, which step would the nurse do next?
Place a tourniquet above the selected site
What ophthalmic solution will be given to allergic conjunctivitis?
Nedocromil
How long must a client wait in-between administration of 2 different ophthalmic solutions?
5-10 minutes
A nurse will administer IV fat emulsions CAUTIOUSLY with what disorder?
Pulmonary disorder
A client that is being administered total parenteral nutrition (TPN) what nursing diagnosis is a priority?
Malnutrition risk
When administrating eye drops, where should the solution be dropped in the eye?
What is the most important instruction that is given to the client regarding otic solution administration?
Do not allow the tip of the bottle to touch the ear
hypovolemic shock due to trauma
Potassium supplementation given oral CANNOT be given in which way?
Crushed and chewed
A client is prescribed brimonidine tartrate, the nurse will monitor for which protentional adverse reaction?
Foreign body sensation
Carbamide peroxide (otic solution) should be used cautiously in clients with what? (2)
Perforated eardrum, ear drainage
What protentional events can contribute to an electrolyte imbalance? (4)
Vomiting, Surgery, Drug administration, Diagnostic tests
What are examples of loop diuretics that can cause hypokalemia?
Furosemide, Bumetanide
What ophthalmic solution would be prescribed for a bacterial ocular infection?
Gatifloxacin, Tobramycin