Ohrlee Jay O. Pangan BSN 2C Feb.

1, 2024
Procedure Definition Purpose Rationale Nursing Responsibilities

Blood Transfusion A procedure that enables the patient to
receive blood and/or blood products via IV.
Replenish the blood loss due to injury,
surgery, or illness.
To make up for the loss of blood and blood
components, and prevent hypovolemic
shock.
1. Verify doctor’s order for the
procedure.
2. Ensure compatibility by
cross-matching and typing
3. Do not bypass the aseptic technique.
4. Make sure that the blood is at room
temperature to prevent chills.
5. Use 18g or 19g needle for smoother
blood flow.
6. Monitor patient’s vital signs and
discern for any adverse reactions.

ABG An arterial blood gas analysis (ABG) analyzes
the balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in
your blood to determine how well your lungs
function.
To determine ventilation, gas exchange, and
acid-base balance in the blood.
To determine if the lungs process oxygen
properly and if it does expel carbon dioxide
as it should to assess for any abnormality of
the lungs and its respiration. Also, to prevent
metabolic acidosis and metabolic alkalosis
that could lead to further complications.
1. Decipher the results for any
abnormality and report it to the
appropriate personnel to rule out the
orders.

24H Urine Sampling A common diagnostic test by collecting your
urine in a particular container for a complete
24-hour period to determine what’s in your
urine.
Used to examine the kidneys’ function and
hormonal imbalances.
To assess the components of the urine
sample, the kidney function, and any
hormonal imbalances that could potentially
explain the patient's current health status
and/or help for the treatment plan of the
patient.
1. Instruct the patient or collect all void
pee during the 24-hour collection
period and place it in the collection
container. The collection should be
completed exactly 24 hours after it
began, by having the patient empty
his or her bladder or catheter bag
and putting the specimen to the
collection container.

Bathing the Baby A procedure to help the baby for
thermoregulation and keep their hygiene at
best by bathing the baby.
To protect and prevent the infants from
harboring harmful microorganisms and help
in thermoregulation.
To keep the infants clean from unnecessary
microbes that could potentially raise the risk
of them getting ill and infection and to
prevent infant hypothermia or hyperthermia.
1. Verify the doctor’s order for any
precautionary actions or
contraindications.
2. Assess the infant and their need for
the procedure.
3. Check the water’s temperature to
prevent burning or hypothermia.
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https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/blood-donation-pro ATH%3A&text=%EF%83%BC%20Check%20the%20physician's%20or
cess/what-happens-to-donated-blood/blood-transfusions.html#:~:t ders,in%20the%20previous%20one%20hour.
ext=Blood%20transfusion%20is%20generally%20the,lost%20compo
nents%20of%20the%20blood.

https://nurseslabs.com/blood-transfusion-therapy-nursing-manage
ment/

https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?Conte
ntTypeID=167&ContentID=arterial_blood_gas#:~:text=An%20arteri
al%20blood%20gas%20analysis,well%20your%20lungs%20are%20
working.

https://www.physio-pedia.com/Arterial_Blood_Gases#:~:text=Bloo
d%20Gas%20Analyser,patients%20in%20intensive%20care%20units
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rapies/24hour-urine-collection#:~:text=The%20test%20is%20used
%20to,such%20as%20sodium%20and%20potassium.

https://www.healthcare.uiowa.edu/path_handbook/appendix/tech
serv/24hr_urine.html#:~:text=Instruct%20the%20patient%20(or%2
0nurse,specimen%20to%20the%20collection%20container.

https://www.scribd.com/document/35577481/baby-bath#:~:text=
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