Which term describes intravenous therapy, the medical technique that delivers fluids, medications, and nutrients directly into a person's vein?

• A. IV Care
• B. Intravenous Therapy
• C. Subcutaneous Infusion
• D. Oral Nutrition

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is the medical term that describes delivering fluids, medications, and nutrients directly into a vein. The standard term for this is intravenous therapy, which specifies both the route (in a vein) and the purpose (therapy or treatment). It’s the precise language used in healthcare to describe IV treatments and is what you’ll see in orders, nursing notes, and care plans. IV Care isn’t the usual terminology for this procedure and would not be the correct term in clinical documentation. Subcutaneous Infusion refers to delivery into the tissue just under the skin, not into a vein, so it’s a different route. Oral Nutrition means taking nutrients by mouth, which is the opposite of IV administration. Understanding the correct term helps with recognizing IV orders, equipment, and safety steps for IV therapy.