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Assignment:
Elastic stocking and sequential compression device
1. What are surgical clients at risk for after surgery?
2. How do elastic stockings work?
3. How do sequential compression devices work?
4. How do you ensure the correct sizing for both?
5. How often should these devices be removed and why?
Administering Intramuscular Injections
1. Describe the landmarks for each intramuscular site:
Deltoid:
Vastus Lateralis:
Ventrogluteal:
2. What length of needle would you anticipate be used when giving an injection into the Deltoid?
3. What site is no longer acceptable for IM injections and why?
Complete the following questions:
Converting an IV Infusion to a Saline Lock
1. What are the steps to convert a running IV to a saline lock?