wk 8 Treatment Plans and Fluid Therapy in Veterinary Care

These flashcards cover key concepts related to treatment plans and fluid therapy in veterinary care, aiding in the understanding and retention of important procedures and protocols.

What is the purpose of a treatment plan for each patient in the hospital?

To record instructions for medications, procedures, and feeding.

What should be noted on a treatment plan regarding changes to instructions?

Any changes should have a single line through them and be noted per the doctor.

What should be recorded when assessing a patient's treatment plan?

Walking times, feeding instructions, and observations about the patient.

How should observations of urination and stool production be recorded on the treatment plan?

Using a + or – notation with a description in the notes section.

What supplies are needed for administering IV fluids to a patient?

IV fluid bag and solution set.

What must be monitored in a patient receiving IV fluids?

The IV catheter and signs of fluid overload.

What should be done if signs of irritation or redness are observed at the catheter site?

Report to the technician.

What can be done if the catheter is meeting resistance from the fluid pump?

Flush the catheter with heparinized saline.

What is a sign of fluid overload that should alert the technician and veterinarian?

Increased respiratory rate or trouble breathing.

What type of collar may be used if a patient is bothering the IV catheter?

An Elizabethan collar.