Some people must receive medications by shots or injections. Many children and even adults cry or show dislike strongly when they become aware that they are going to receive an injection. Many will try to avoid the injection or prefer to have the medicine taken orally.
After an injection, most of the time the patients are relieved that the shot or injection is over, but sometimes there can be pain experienced at the site of the injection. If a patient complains of burning pain at the injection site, they should immediately notify the nurse of the pain. Sometimes, this injection could be an I.M. injection and if this is the case, the nurse should apply a warm compress to the site.
Applying a warm compress to dilate the blood vessels-rationale: applying heat increases blood flow to the area, which, in turn, increases medication absorption. cold decreases pain but allows the medication to remain in the muscle longer. massage is a good intervention, but applying a warm compress is better. tightening the gluteal muscles may cause additional burning if the drug irritates muscular tissues.client needs category: physiological integrityclient needs subcategory: basic care and comfortcognitive level: applicationreference: taylor, c., et al. fundamentals of nursing: the art and science of nursing care, 6th ed. philadelphia: lippincott williams & wilkins, 2008, p. 1222.
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