Intravenous Therapy/IVT Overview

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What is the term used to describe the concentration of dissolved particles, or tonicity, equal to that of the intracellular fluid?

Isotonic

Why should 0.9 Saline/NSS not be used with calcium supplements?

Na+ in 0.9 Saline/NSS enhances the excretion of Ca+.

What is the initial tonicity of D5W solution?

Isotonic

Why should D5W not be given to patients at risk for increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP)?

D5W can cause increased ICP. Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when using LRS/RS (Hartmann Solution) in patients?

Caution should be used in patients with heart and renal failure. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of intravenous therapy?

To supply fluid when clients are unable to take in an adequate volume of fluids by mouth, provide salts and electrolytes, glucose, vitamins, medications, establish a lifeline for rapidly needed medications, and serve as a route for blood samples. Signup and view all the answers

What is the most commonly used crystalloid fluid in intravenous therapy?

Normal saline, a solution of sodium chloride at 0.9% concentration. Signup and view all the answers

Define crystalloids in the context of intravenous therapy.

Aqueous solutions of mineral salts or other water-soluble molecules. Signup and view all the answers

What are the types of solutions used in intravenous therapy?

Isotonic solutions, which have the same concentration of solutes as blood plasma. Signup and view all the answers

Why must intravenous therapy always be sterile?

To prevent infections and ensure the safety of the patient. Signup and view all the answers

What factors may influence the choice of fluids used in intravenous therapy?

Chemical properties of the medications being given. Signup and view all the answers

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