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NSG 521 INTERMEDIATE DOSAGE CALCULATION IV FLUIDS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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To maintain fluid and electrolyte balance. Fluids that are given to help sustainnormal levels of fluids and electrolytes are called maintenance fluids.
True
To replace lost fluids—when a client has lost fluids as a result of vomiting,
diarrhoea, or hemorrhage, IV fluids are administered to replenish fluid volume
and are referred to as replacement fluids.
True
To prevent depletion in clients who have the potential to become depleted, such
as a client who is allowed nothing by mouth (NPO) for surgery or before the
administration of chemotherapy.
True
Act as a medium for administering medications directly into the bloodstream.
Fluids administered directly into the bloodstream have a rapid effect that is
necessary during emergencies or other critical care situations when medications
are needed. The advantage of administering medications by this route is the
immediate availability of the medication to the body and the rapidity of action.
However, IV administration of medications can be rapidly fatal to the client if
the incorrect medication or dosage is administered. There are numerous
medications available for IV use.
Continuous IV infusions replace or maintain fluids and electrolytes. As the name
implies, a continuous infusion is an IV solution that flows continuously until it
is changed.
Intermittent IV infusions (e.g., IV piggyback [IVPB], IV push) are used to
administer medications and supplemental fluids. Intermittent peripheral infusion
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