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It all depends on the pt. Usually 10ml/kg is a good starting place. But that must be titrated to effect. Then past medical history also must be considered. If the pt has CHF, you DO NOT want to fluid overload them.
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∙ 14y agoNormal saline
Hartmans Solution
unconcious = no eating, therefore no energy imput hence IV glucose soluion may also be ordered
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Why are IV bags always hung above the patient?
The IV bag is suspended above the patient to allow the fluid to be gravity fed .
What type of IV solution should you give someone who is dehydrated?
If you do not know what type to give, you should not be administering care to a patient.
What happens to a dehydrated patient if you gave them a pure water IV?
An acute case of death. Always. Cause: acute water intoxication.
What is the therapeutic gravity rate distance from IV fluid to patient?
48 inches
What are the precautions observed in adding the medication to IV fluids?
If you are adding a drug to IV fluid, you have to take all the aseptic precautions as you take for giving IV injection to the patient. Other wise patient will get bacteremia.
If patient diabetics and hypertension what is the choice IV fluid?
D5N2 i/v fluids
What are the side effects of bentyl IV?
Bentyl is not given IV due to its severe irritation of the vein and thrombophlebitis. Should a med error happen, follow your hospitals policy, contact a pharmacist but most likely they will tell you to flush the IV with (x) amount of fluid and watch the patient/treat the symptoms.
Why would a patient be on fluid restrictions who is on lipids pro cal and iv fluids?
because you dont want them to become fluid over loaded
What IV fluid would a nurse use for rehydration of patient with HHNK?
D5 1/2 ns
What type of solution is used in an IV solution that is pumped into your body?
There are a numbers of types of IVs, depending on the patient's needs. If she is dehydrated, then the IV may be a saline solution. For other needs, perhaps lactate of Ringer's solution. Medicines and pain-relievers can be given by IV, as well.
What is in an IV bag?
It depends on what the IV is being used for. Most IV's start with a large amount of sterile, pure water then different electrolytes are added to give the IV fluid its properties that make it work on the body the way the doctor needs it to. The IV might also contain dextrose, a sugar needed by the body for fuel. There might also be different medications that are added to the IV fluid so those medications can be slowly administered to the patient.
What is ceftriaxone 1g die IV?
Ceftriaxone is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. Ceftriaxone 1g die IV is the amount being administered via an IV into a patient.
