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2. Percutaneous Administration
Intravenous Therapy
Provide fluid and electrolyte maintenance, restoration, and
replacement
Administer medication and nutritional feedings
Administer blood and blood products
Administer chemotherapy to cancer patients
Administer patient-controlled analgesics
Keep a vein open for quick access
3. Intravenous Therapy
4. Most rapid of all routes 5. Large volumes 6. Less irritation 7. Intermittent or continuous 8. Comfortable 9. Bypasses all barriers