Can nurses help with administering injections, IV therapy, or wound dressing?
Yes, nurses can help with administering injections, IV therapy, and wound dressing as part of home nursing services. These clinical tasks require proper training, experience, and adherence to medical protocols, all of which are part of a qualified nurse’s role when caring for patients at home.
Injections: Home nurses are trained to safely administer various types of injections, including intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intravenous injections. This includes medications such as insulin, antibiotics, vitamins, anticoagulants, and pain relievers. Nurses ensure proper dosage, injection technique, site rotation, and post-injection observation to prevent adverse reactions.