Author Question: A nurse could correctly provide which of the following via intravenous (IV) therapy as part of a ... (Read 181 times)

theo · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A nurse could correctly provide which of the following via intravenous (IV) therapy as part of a maintenance fluid? Select all that apply.

1. Medication
2. Water
3. Glucose
4. Vitamins
5. Blood products

Question 2

In which of the following situations would the nurse use a larger-bore needle when administering an IV? Select all that apply.

1. There is a risk for hemorrhage, fluctuation of vital signs, or shock, such as when a patient is scheduled for surgery
2. The patient has small veins, such as in a young child or older adult
3. Intravenous (IV) access is needed only intermittently, such as to administer IV antibodies every 6 hours
4. The patient has experienced major trauma or disease and may need rapid infusion of fluids
5. The patient has fragile veins, such as in older adults or those who have had IV medications administered repeatedly