INTRAVENOUS SOLUTION: PREPARING AND ADMINISTERING

Course overview

I.V. solutions are prepared and administered to maintain the body¿s water balance, replace lost fluid volume, and/or provide supplemental electrolytes. Preparing and administering an I.V. solution involves verifying that it is the correct solution per the treating clinician¿s order, readying the solution bag and tubing for administration, and infusing the solution at the prescribed rate. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of preparing and administering an I.V. solution. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.