The nurse explains to the client's family the purposes of IV therapy, which include: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Maintaining blood volume.
2. Ensuring slow delivery of medications.
3. Providing nutrition.
4. Correcting electrolyte imbalances.
5. Rehydration.
1,3,4,5
Rationale: IV therapy, whether
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