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September 12, 2025Journal of Advanced NursingOpen Access

Nurses' Self‐Reported Practices and Prescribers' Expectations in Intravenous Fluid Therapy for Hospitalised Patients: A Survey Study and Clinical Documentation Review

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Multicentre survey reveals knowledge gaps in nurses and prescribers' practices in intravenous fluid therapy.

Knowledge gaps exist among healthcare professionals regarding intravenous fluid therapy practices, highlighting the need for improved education.
Among respondents, 80% of prescribers expected nurses to manage intravenous fluid therapy, indicating shared responsibility and potential for miscommunication.
Only 3% of patient charts documented the indications for intravenous fluid therapy, raising concerns about unnecessary fluid administration.
A high percentage of patients received intravenous fluids to keep veins open, suggesting opportunities to enhance clinical protocols and reduce low-value care.

Spoon et al. (2025) studied this question.

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