The Third Edition of this practical reference provides current, comprehensive information on I.V. therapy in a clear, concise, and entertaining manner. It covers all the newest breakthroughs in technique, medications, and monitoring, including drugs and procedures for home I.V. therapy. A new Best Practice feature identifies the best practices for administering and monitoring I.V. therapy, as established by INS and CDC standards and research evidence. A new documentation appendix includes forms, flowsheets, and explanations of how and why to document I.V. therapy. The Practice Makes Perfect section has been expanded to include alternate-format questions in addition to the traditional review questions, all following current NCLEX-RN(R) requirements.