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- 1. Chapter 23
Intravenous Medication Administration
Mosby items and derived items 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc.
2. Percutaneous Administration
Intravenous Therapy
Provide fluid and electrolyte maintenance, restoration, and
replacement
Administer medication and nutritional feedings
Administer blood and blood products
Administer chemotherapy to cancer patients
Administer patient-controlled analgesics
Keep a vein open for quick access
3. Intravenous Therapy
- Introduced directly into the blood stream
4. Most rapid of all routes 5. Large volumes 6. Less irritation 7. Intermittent or continuous 8. Comfortable 9. Bypasses all barriers
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