Asked by Valerie Perez on Apr 28, 2024
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The nurse follows practice guidelines when administering injections to a patient to avoid which possible complications? (Select all that apply. )
A) Drug response that is too rapid or too slow
B) Nerve injury with possible pain or paralysis
C) Death of tissue surrounding the injection site
D) Death of the patient
Nerve Injury
Damage to a nerve or group of nerves that results in loss of sensation, movement, or function in the body.
Drug Response
The body's reaction to a pharmacological agent, which can vary greatly among individuals due to genetic, environmental, and physiological differences.
Tissue Death
The irreversible condition in which living cells within the body cease to function due to disease, injury, or lack of blood supply, commonly referred to as necrosis.
- Know the potential complications of improper injection techniques and the importance of following practice guidelines.
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Learning Objectives
- Know the potential complications of improper injection techniques and the importance of following practice guidelines.
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