Nursing Scinces

1. Concentrated
Electrolytes
EDUCATION team

2. Concentrated
Electrolytes :
• Medications that carry a higher
risk of adverse outcomes
Definition
• Calcium Chloride
• . POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
• GLYCOPHOS
• Sodium Bicarbonate 8.4%
• . POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Examples
• restore and maintain proper
electrolyte levels, especially in
cases of dehydration or
electrolyte loss.
Indecation

3. 1 Dispensing the diluted form from
the central pharmacy
2 It shall be distinguished by an
orange lable
3 Administration of High
concentrated electrolytes with
double checking
General
Instructions

4. a. Never add potassium to the bottle being used for
rapid bolus infusions as the
infusion rate is far too fast.
b. Monitor IV infusion site, if the potassium causes
pain at the infusion site, check
that the catheter is functional and slow down the
infusion rate (risk of necrosis if
the fluid infiltrates outside the vein).
c. Do not add potassium to an IV bottle in the
hanging position.
POTASSIUM
CHLORIDE

5. a. Don’t interchange calcium gluconate with
calcium chloride.
b. Use caution when ordering calcium replacement
to insure that the correct
dose and salt form of calcium has been ordered
c. Stop or slow infusion rate if patient complains
discomfort.
Calcium
Chloride

6. a. Medication is highly vesicant, ensure proper
catheter or needle position prior to
and during infusion.
b. Rapid of excessive administration may produce
alkalosis, hypokalemia, and
hypocalcaemia.
Sodium
Bicarbonate
8.4%

7. a. Sodium phosphate must be diluted before being
administered to a patient.
GLYCOPHOS

8. Concentrated
Electrolyte
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9. 1. What is a key precaution when administering
concentrated calcium electrolytes
intravenously?
the Answer:
Slow infusion to avoid cardiac complications

10. 2. How should nurses administer concentrated
calcium electrolytes to minimize the risk of
tissue irritation?
the Answer:
Dilute before intravenous infusion

11. 3. What is a potential adverse effect associated
with rapid intravenous administration of
concentrated potassium?
the Answer:
Cardiac arrhythmias

12. 4. Which of the following conditions requires
careful monitoring when administering
concentrated magnesium electrolytes?
the Answer:
Renal failure

13. 5. Why is it important to monitor renal function
before and during magnesium administration?
the Answer:
To avoid hypomagnesemia, especially in patients
with impaired kidney function

14. 6. What potential adverse effect should nurses
observe for when administering concentrated
magnesium?
the Answer:
respiratory depression

15. 7. How should healthcare professionals
approach the administration of hypertonic
saline to minimize the risk of phlebitis or
irritation at the infusion site?
the Answer:
infuse via a central venous catheter

16. 8. Sodium bicarbonate administration be
approached with caution due to the risk of:
the Answer:
alkalosis

17. 9. Do not infuse phosphate in the same
intravenous line with:
the Answer:
calcium& parenteral nutrition

18. 10. What is the Color of the Concentrated
Electrolyte Label?
the Answer:
Orange

19. Thanks