Fluid Types
Nursing Care Considerations
Patient Education
100

The action mechanism of Hypertonic solutions

What is causes an increased concentration of dissolved solutes in the intravascular space compared to the cells 

100

This must be monitored while on fluids

What is intake and output

100

The signs and symptoms that should be reported to healthcare providers

What is pain and bleeding at the IV site, nausea, dizziness, and/or headache

200

The most common use of Isotonic Solutions

What is to treat patients with hypovolemia (fluid volume deficit)

200

The complication that may occur when too much fluid is administered 

What is fluid overload

200

The effective patient teaching technique that engages patients

What is patient teachback technique.

300

The common examples of hypotonic solutions

What is 0.45% NaCl, 0.33% NaCl, D2.5W

300

The required documentation when administering IV fluids

What is the type, volume of IV solution administered, the rate of infusion, and patient response.

300

The key techniques in IV fluid patient education 

What is simplified language, using visual aids, and breaking down complex concepts.