How Do Nurses Play a Role in Monitoring Therapeutic Levels?
Nurses play a critical role in monitoring therapeutic levels: 1. Administering Medications: Ensuring the correct dosage and timing of administration. 2. Educating Patients: Informing patients about the importance of compliance and potential side effects. 3. Collecting Samples: Drawing blood samples at appropriate times for testing. 4. Interpreting Results: Understanding lab results to recognize when levels are outside the therapeutic range. 5. Collaborating with Healthcare Team: Communicating with physicians and pharmacists to adjust dosages as needed.
