This document provides guidance on peripheral IV therapy, including how often IV sites and tubing should be changed, signs of infiltration or phlebitis, and steps to take in response to various grades of complications. It discusses factors that influence infusion rates and ways to ensure adequate dilution of infusates. Monitoring of IV therapy is key to preventing complications, and standardized grading scales can be used to communicate the severity of issues.

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