Level 2: Care Pathways

The patient has a clearly defined problem but there may be a small number of additional factors that affect how treatment is provided.

Nursing Theme 5 - Medication

  • Patient controlled analgesia requiring monitoring under supervision, for example when initially established or patients condition fluctuating
  • Syringe driver
  • Peritoneal dialysis
  • Assistance taking medication
  • Multiple intravenous anti-biotics
  • Sub cutaneous medication
  • Nerve block with possible complications
  • Administration of standard blood products
  • Established central line or Portacath