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3-3. CATEGORIES OF INTRAVENOUS FLUIDS AND THEIR USES
Many patients on the battlefield or in hospitals receive intravenous fluid therapy. They receive intravenous fluid therapy for many different reasons. All solutions received aren’t alike. Many patients have intravenous solutions tailored to meet their specific fluid, nutritional, and electrolyte needs, especially if they require long term intravenous therapy.
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