The nurse is assisting to prepare a nursing care plan for a patient with continuous IVs. The goal of IV therapy is to:
1. promote and maintain fluid and electrolyte balance.
2. promote drug blood levels when the patient is able to take liquid medication by mouth.
3. promote oxygen and carbon dioxide homeostasis.
4. balance plasma acidity levels.
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Patients who require IV fluids are those who cannot receive sufficient fluids to regain or maintain certain fluid and electrolyte balances.
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