Documentation for IV Insertion and Removal using Gravity Tubing

ADNG 1050 Foundations of Nursing Skills

Scenario:

· Tom McBride is a 46 year old male in the Emergence Department complaining of weakness, dizziness, and a headache. He reports working outside in hot weather

for 6 hours without adequate water intake. Nausea but no vomiting. He appears flushed and slightly diaphoretic.

Vital signs:

Temp: 99.1°F (37.3°C)

· HR: 108 bpm

· BP: 98/60 mmHg

· RR: 20

· O₂ Sat: 97% on room air

Skin: Dry lips, poor skin turgor

Neuro: Alert and oriented × 4, slightly slow responses

· Order: Start peripheral IV and administer 1 Liter of 0.9% Normal Saline via gravity tubing. Discontinue IV when complete.

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