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What do IV fluids do?
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provide fluid and electrolyte balance
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What is an Isotonic Solution?
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concentration same as body
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What is a Hypotonic Solution?
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allows water to shift out of capillaries into body tissues
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What are some S/S of Infiltration?
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-pain
-burning -pale -cool -puffy |
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What are some S/S of Infection?
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-red
-warm -purulent drainage |
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Other Complications Of IV therapy?
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-fluid volume excess
-embolism -phlebitis: redness, warmth, tenderness at site air in the line: turn patient to left side and lower head (traps air into right atrium |
