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What is the priority assessment when administering a topical medication?
Assess the child’s skin integrity before administration of topical medication. Observe for cleanliness and clean off dirt and excess lotions as needed. Assess the condition of the child’s skin, noting areas of healing, excoriation, edema, rashes, or increased redness.
What should you check after administering medication?
Confirm that the patient can take or receive the medication by the ordered route….
- Check the frequency of the ordered medication.
- Double-check that you are giving the ordered dose at the correct time.
- Confirm when the last dose was given.
What are the key points to observe when applying creams ointments?
Apply a small amount of cream gently in the direction of hair growth using a gloved hand — do not rub vigorously. When applying a medicated cream (such as a steroid cream or ointment) apply sparingly and only to affected areas. Emollients can usually be used more plentifully.
How do you administer topical medication?
Only Apply to Affected Areas Topical medicine should only be applied to the affected areas. Extra precaution should be taken when applying to areas that rub together, for example the armpits or between the buttocks. Application should be done sparingly as these areas absorb more medication than other parts of the body.
Which instruction should be given to a patient to ensure safety when self applying an antibiotic ointment?
2. Which instruction should be given to a patient to ensure safety when self-applying an antibiotic ointment?
- It is not necessary to allow refrigerated eye medication to warm to room temperature before administration.
- Do not apply pressure directly to the eyeball when removing excess medication.
What is the purpose for assessing a patient after drug administration?
In addition to documenting the medication administration, the nurse evaluates the patient after medications have been administered to monitor the efficacy of the drug.
What must be assessed before the administration of medication?
Assessment comes before medication administration. Errors in medication calculations have contributed to dosage errors, especially when adjusting or titrating dosages. Avoid reliance on memory; use checklists and memory aids. Slips in memory are caused by lack of attention, fatigue, distractions.
How would you Recognise an adverse effect of a topical preparation?
The most common side effect of topical corticosteroids is a burning or stinging sensation when the medicine is applied. However, this usually improves as your skin gets used to the treatment. Less common side effects can include: worsening or speading of a skin infection you already have.
When applying for topical application What should staff wear?
Always wear gloves and maintain standard precautions when administering topical medications to the skin, mucous membranes, and tissues. Do not touch any preparations to your own skin, and turn your face away from powdered applications. Always clean the skin or wound before applying a new dose of topical medication.
Where should topical medications be applied?
Most often topical administration means application to body surfaces such as the skin or mucous membranes to treat ailments via a large range of classes including creams, foams, gels, lotions, and ointments. Many topical medications are epicutaneous, meaning that they are applied directly to the skin.
What precautions should I take when using topical medications?
Always wear gloves and maintain standard precautions when administering topical medications to the skin, mucous membranes, and tissues. Do not touch any preparations to your own skin, and turn your face away from powdered applications. Always clean the skin or wound before applying a new dose of topical medication.
What is the best way to cleanse the skin after topical medications?
Wash, rinse, and dry the affected area with water and a clean cloth. This removes previous topical medications. 5. If skin is very dry and flaking, apply topical medication while skin is still damp. Applying while skin is damp helps to retain moisture within skin layers.
What does checklist 56 say about applying topical medications?
Checklist 56 lists the steps for applying topical medications as creams, lotions, and ointments. Disclaimer: Always review and follow your agency policy regarding this specific skill. Apply according to guidelines. Sometimes this means a “thin layer”; sometimes this means “apply generously”.
How should I prepare my skin before applying a transdermal patch?
Do not touch any preparations to your own skin, and turn your face away from powdered applications. Always clean the skin or wound before applying a new dose of topical medication. Checklist 53 lists the steps for applying a transdermal patch.