NBHS1404: Pharmacology For Nurses
This assignment is to evaluate learners’ analytical skills in addressing pharmacological issues related to pharmaceutical precautions and patient education.
SCENARIO:
Mr. M, a 56-year-old architect was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis of the left leg since 2018. He came to the Trauma Unit (TU) with complaints of increased pain and swelling in his left calf for the past 3 days. Initially, in TU, he was given 5000 units of heparin IV. Later, when admitted to the ward, he was started on a continuous infusion of 25,000 units of heparin in 1000 ml of 0.9% sodium chloride.NBHS1404: Pharmacology For Nurses
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QUESTION:
- Discuss the necessary precautions required during the administration of heparin infusion for Mr. M with deep vein thrombosis of the left leg.
- Discuss the important information that should be emphasized to Mr. M during patient education.
This assignment is to evaluate learners’ analytical skills in addressing pharmacological issues related to pharmaceutical precautions and patient education.
SCENARIO:
Mr. M, a 56-year-old architect was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis of the left leg since 2018. He came to the Trauma Unit (TU) with complaints of increased pain and swelling in his left calf for the past 3 days. Initially, in TU, he was given 5000 units of heparin IV. Later, when admitted to the ward, he was started on a continuous infusion of 25,000 units of heparin in 1000 ml of 0.9% sodium chloride.
QUESTION:
- Discuss the necessary precautions required during the administration of heparin infusion for Mr. M with deep vein thrombosis of the left leg.
- Discuss the important information that should be emphasized to Mr. M during patient education.
NBHS1404: Pharmacology For Nurses