NSG 232 - Fundamentals Exam 4 Study Guide.

NSG 232 - Fundamentals Exam 4 Study Guide/NSG 232 - Fundamentals Exam 4 Study Guide. Review Chapter 21 – IV Therapy and IV Medication Administration Intravenous Therapy o Administration of fluids, electrolytes, medications or nutrients via venous route. o IV Therapy Is Used To: o Expand intravascular volume o Maintain fluid and electrolyte balance o Correct an underlying imbalance in fluids or electrolytes o Correct or prevent nutritional imbalances à TPN o Provide IV medication therapy Types of Solutions o Solutions are classified according to how they compare to the osmolality of blood serum o Remember that blood serum normal osmolality is 280 – 295 mOsm/kg o Classified As: o Isotonic: the solutions has the same osmolality as our blood o Hypotonic: the solutions has less the osmolality as our blood o Hypertonic: the solution has more osmolality as our blood