Flashcards in Intravenous Therapy Deck (12)
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Why are IV fluids used?
They are a quick way to replace nutrients, water, and electrolytes
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What are the three types of IV fluid?
Isotonic, hypotonic, hypertonic
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describe isotonic fluid/ give examples.
Isotonic fluid is the same as the inside of the cell. 0.95 normal saline, lactated ringer, D5W
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Why would you give isotonic fluids?
D.K.A., burns, to replace sodium and chloride * 0.9 % NS always hung with blood**
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Describe hypotonic fluid/give examples.
Hypotonic fluid is less concentrated than the cell. This would cause water to move into the cell. 0.45% NS is an example
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Why would you give hypotonic fluids?
Dehydration, hypernatremia; lowers blood pressure
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Why should this fluid be closely monitored?
Because a rapid increase in fluid shifting into the cells can cause cellular and cerebral edema.
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Describe hypertonic fluid/ give examples.
Hypertonic fluid is more concentrated than cell. This would cause water movement out of the cell.
5%NS, D5%NS, D5%LR
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Why would you give hypertonic fluids?
Hyponatremia, nutrion
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Why should this fluid be closely monitored?
Because it can cause eletrolyte imbalance and dehydration
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Before you star IV fluids, assess client's____
IV; make sure it is patent
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