Aims and intended learning outcomes: This article covers the numeracy skills required in the administration of intravenous (IV) therapy in the acute setting. It begins by considering everyday practice with straightforward prescriptions and progresses to more complex calculations. The article also encourages the practitioner to consider other related features of IV therapy.
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