Title: Administer intravenous therapy, as authorized by law.
Course: Practical Nursing III (14052-III) > Section: Administering Medications

Administration should include

- use of appropriate equipment and supplies
- consideration of legal aspects of therapy
- consideration of types of solutions
- client preparation
- infusion rate
- consideration of possible complications
- client assessment
- sequencing of nursing actions
- application of proper techniques
- client education.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What legal implications concerning intravenous therapy are relevant for a nurse in Virginia?
- What is the rationale for use of the common types of intravenous (IV) fluids?
- How is the client prepared for IV therapy?
- How does one calculate IV flow rate for a gravity flow infusion and for an electronically monitored infusion?
- What nursing actions are necessary to monitor a blood transfusion?