Gravity Setup for Maintenance IV Fluids

Maintenance IV fluids help keep a patient's fluid and electrolyte balance steady during hospital care. Patients who cannot drink by mouth may need IV fluids with or without electrolytes to help prevent hypovolemia, dehydration, and electrolyte imbalance. Patients who are NPO, or nil per os, before surgery or a procedure with...

1. General procedure considerations (review in the room, with the patient).

1. Upon first entering the patient's room, wash hands with soap and warm water, applying vigorous friction for at least 20 s. Hand sanitizers may be used if the hands are not visibly soiled, but vigorous friction should also be used.
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