Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Define the principles of intravenous medication administration
- Explain the methods for calculating IV flow rates
- Demonstrate the calculation of IV drip rates using:
- - Formula method
- - Ratio and proportion method
- Calculate IV infusion times
- Identify factors affecting IV flow rates
- Provide examples of common IV calculation scenarios and solutions
- Discuss the nurse's role in monitoring and adjusting IV therapy
Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 8 minutes.
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