Nebulization 1
Nebulization 1
1. I. PURPOSE 3 2 1 REMARKS
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the procedure by
2. identifying health needs of the patient.
2. Review medical orders and obtain information on
drug/s, dosage/s, specifics of administration,
responses to previous treatments and other medical
and nursing history.
3. Explain to client the procedure, its purpose.
3. II. ASSESSMENT
4. Assess for the following:
5. Doctor’s order
6. Client’s level of consciousness and level of knowledge
and understanding
7. Client’s vital signs
8. Client’s respiratory status
9. Availability and functionality of the needed
materials/equipment.
10. Assess the patient for pain and administer pain
medication, as prescribed, if deep breathing may cause
pain.
Rationale: Presence of pain may interfere with learning
and performing required activities.
11.
Assess lung sounds before and after use to establish a
baseline and determine the effectiveness of the
medication.
Rationale: Often, patients have wheezes or coarse
lung sounds before medication administration.
12.
2. If ordered, assess patient’s oxygenation saturation
level before medication administration.
Rationale: The oxygenation level will usually increase
after the medication has been administered. Verify
patient name, dose, route, and time of administration.
13.
3. Assess the patient’s knowledge and understanding of
the medication’s purpose and action.
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