Fluid & Electrolyte (IV Therapy) | Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update 2024/2025 | Graded A+

Fluid & Electrolyte (IV Therapy) | Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update 2024/2025 | Graded A+ Which of the following sites should be avoided when initiating an intravenous infusion? - Answer --The left arm of a patient who has a history of a left-sided mastectomy. -An area of venous bifurcation or palpation of valves. -Side of paralysis. An adult patient developed a complication with his IV and it had to be removed, yet continued IV fluids were needed. Which site would be most appropriate for the nurse to choose? - Answer -Proximal to the previous IV site. A hypertonic solution used carefully in patients at risk for fluid overload because it pulls fluid into the vascular space. - Answer -D5LR D51/2 NS An isotonic solution most commonly used for fluid volume replacement. - Answer -0.9% NaClLR D5W A hypotonic solution administered to dilute extracellular fluid and rehydrate cells. - Answer -0.45% NaCl Which of the following sites should be avoided for intravenous (IV) line insertion? Select all that ap