Skill Checklists for Taylor's Clinical Nursing Skills: A Nursing Process Approach

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SKILL 5-9

Administering Continuous Subcutaneous Infusion:

Applying an Insulin Pump (Continued)

Comments

28. Apply sterile occlusive dressing over insertion site, if not
    part of insertion device. Attach the pump to patient’s
    clothing, as desired.


29. Assist the patient to a position of comfort.


30. Discard the needle and syringe in the appropriate receptacle.


31. Remove gloves and additional PPE, if used. Perform hand
    hygiene.


32. Document the administration of the medication immediately
    after administration.


33. Evaluate the patient’s response to medication within
    appropriate time frame. Monitor the patient’s blood
    glucose levels, as appropriate, or as ordered.

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