Book excerpt: This comprehensive guide to venipuncture and intravenous therapy is a must have for any health care professional responsible for IV therapy. This book covers all aspects of intravenous infusion therapy and includes a review of the nursing process, fluid and electrolytes, acid-base balance, and infection control, all extremely important topics in todayis world of health care. In addition, this book includes numerous real-life clinical scenarios that address topics as diverse as ethical dilemmas, tips, cautions, case studies, and nursing care plans. This book incorporates the newest standards established by the Intravenous Nurses Society.