IV : Nursing Care of Adult Clients Requiring Intravenous Therapy 122 Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest Update

1. Apply previously learned concepts of fluid and electrolyte balance to infusion therapy. - ️️Osmosis means that fluids will always travel from areas of lower solute to areas of higher solute. That is how sodium-containing IV fluids can hold fluid pressure (blood pressure) in the intravascular space. It also means that fluids low in solute will fail to hold fluid in the intravascular space and will shunt out to various areas of the body (third spacing or edema). 2. Compare and contrast the various types of infusion systems, their components, and the peripheral catheters used for therapy. - ️️ 3. Identify appropriate intravenous fluid therapies based on the fluid and electrolyte status of a client. - ️️The electrolyte concentration of isotonic solutions is similar to that of blood. The two types are 0.9% NS and Lactated Ringer's. Both will hold fluid in the intravascular space, increasing or maintaining blood pressure. When administering IV fluids the nurse monitors the patient's response to the fluids considering the fluid volume, fluid content, and patient's clinical status. **Remember! If the patient is not vomiting and can take in PO fluids oral rehydration is always preferred and this is important to know. However, if the patient is not able to take in fluids by mouth, IV therapy will be required. Our focus is on what to do if IV therapy is necessary. 4. Determine the special needs of older adults receiving IV therapy. - ️️Gerontologic Considerations Altered body response to F & E changes Cardiac, Renal, Respiratory Decreased muscle mass Medications