title: Making sense of tonicity and intravenous therapy.
abstract: The body maintains homeostasis by controlling the movement of fluid between different internal areas. Intravenous therapy assists when imbalance occurs because of injury or illness. The nurse needs to be aware of the appropriate solutions to administer in various situations.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sims
mesh_terms: D001826:Body Fluids; D006801:Humans; D006982:Hypertonic Solutions / Q000008:administration & dosage; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D012996:Solutions; D014883:Water-Electrolyte Imbalance / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D006982:Hypertonic Solutions; D012996:Solutions