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This document discusses sodium chloride injection, its mechanism of action, indications, contraindications, and adverse effects. It is indicated as a source of water and electrolytes for fluid replenishment. Adverse effects may include febrile response, infection, or phlebitis at the injection site. Nursing responsibilities include checking the patient and IV setup, monitoring for therapeutic effects and adverse reactions during infusion, and assessing the patient after the infusion is complete.

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This document discusses sodium chloride injection, its mechanism of action, indications, contraindications, and adverse effects. It is indicated as a source of water and electrolytes for fluid replenishment. Adverse effects may include febrile response, infection, or phlebitis at the injection site. Nursing responsibilities include checking the patient and IV setup, monitoring for therapeutic effects and adverse reactions during infusion, and assessing the patient after the infusion is complete.

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DRUG NAME MECHANISM OF ACTION INDICATION / ADVERSE NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES

CONTRAINDICATION EFFECT

GENERIC: Sodium Chloride (sodium chloride INDICATIONs: SIDE EFFECTS Before:


PNSS (sodium chloride injection) Sodium Chloride Injection, USP Reactions which Dx:
injection) Injection, USP is a sterile, is indicated as a source of water may occur  Review physician’s order. Obtain history of the
BRAND: nonpyrogenic solution for fluid and and electrolytes. because of the patient’s fluid and electrolyte status before therapy
SODIUM CHLORIDE electrolyte replenishment in single solution or the and reassess regularly. Before giving the bottle,
dose containers for intravenous 0.9% Sodium Chloride (sodium technique of check for the correct patient to be administered.
CLASS: administration. It contains no chloride (sodium chloride administration Check for the correct fluid to be given.
antimicrobial agents injection) injection) Injection, include febrile Tx:
ISOTONIC INTRAVENOUS USP is also indicated for use as response,  Perform hand hygiene and put on clean gloves.
SOLUTION Used because it has little to no effect a priming solution in infection at the Cleanse the IV site before inserting.
on the tissues and Make the person hemodialysis procedures. site of injection,  Perform a thorough physical assessment.
DOSAGE: feel hydrated preventing venous  Check for the correct fluid to be given.
1L x 12⁰ hypovolemic shock or hypotension CONTRAINDICATION: thrombosis or Edx:
Heart failure phlebitis  State the possible effects and the purpose of giving
ROUTE: Pulmonary edema extending from the medication.
INTRAVENOUS Renal impairment the site of During:
Sodium retention injection, Dx:
extravasation,  Check for the patients comfort.
DRUG TO DRUG and
 Evaluate therapeutic response.
INTERACTION: hypervolemia.
Tx:
 Infuse the IV well to its prescribed rate. Be alert of
DRUG TO FOOD If an adverse
fluid overload.
INTERACTION: reaction does
Edx:
occur,
 Encourage patient to calm and wait for the
discontinue the
procedure to be done.
infusion, evaluate
the patient,  Instruct patient to verbalize feelings and concerns
institute about infused IVF.
appropriate After:
therapeutic Dx:
countermeasures  Check for the presence of bubbles in the IV tube.
and save the Check and regulate the drop rate.
remainder of the  Assess for effectiveness as exhibited by a decrease
fluid for in disease symptoms.
examination if Tx:
deemed  Perform aftercare. Dispose used materials properly.
necessary.  Monitor patient compliance to drug therapy.
Edx:
 Evaluate patient’s knowledge of therapy. Instruct
the patient to notify the nurse if the flow stops.
 Advise patient to seek assistance in performing
activities of daily living.

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