While somewhat uncommon in general nursing practice, subcutaneous (SQ) route of medication administration is often used in hospice care. SQ access provides appropriate management of symptoms for patient who are unable to take medications through other routes of administration. This course will provide you with an overview of nursing care of patients with SQ access devices in the home setting. Additionally, a discussion of complications that may occur with SQ devices is included.
A final Knowledge Assessment Quiz is required for completion.
Estimated time to compete: 30 minutes