How Can Nurses Apply This Knowledge in Clinical Practice?
Nurses can apply knowledge of molecular size in several ways: - Patient Education: Explaining why certain medications need to be administered in specific ways. - Monitoring: Observing for signs of therapeutic effectiveness or adverse effects based on drug pharmacokinetics. - Dosing Adjustments: Collaborating with pharmacists and physicians to adjust doses in patients with impaired metabolism or excretion. - Intravenous Therapy Management: Selecting appropriate IV fluids based on the patient's needs and the molecular size of the substances.
