The Revision Guide for Student Nurses (Part I)

Routes For Fluid Administration

QUESTIONS

  1. List 6 routes for fluid administration.
  2. What are the advantages of oral rehydration?
  3. What are the disadvantages of oral rehydration?
  4. What are the advantages of subcutaneous fluid therapy?
  5. What are the disadvantages of subcutaneous fluid therapy?
  6. What are the 2 main dangers associated with intraperitoneal fluid administration?
  7. What is the only method of fluid administration suitable for use in cases of circulatory shock?
  8. Intravenous administration is the only possible route for certain therapeutic fluids; which ones?
  9. What are the 2 main risks associated with intravenous fluid therapy?
  10. What veins are most suitable for the placement of an intravenous catheter?
  11. What sites are suitable for intramedullary (intraosseous) fluid therapy?

    Note: A Key Notes table - Routes For Fluid Therapy - accompanies this module.