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Maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance is a cornerstone of medical care, as homeostasis—the body’s ability to maintain a stable internal environment—depends heavily on it. One of the most widely used nursing interventions that directly influences this balance is intravenous (IV) therapy. Intravenous therapy involves the direct introduction of fluids and electrolytes into a patient’s vein, a practice often necessitated by conditions such as severe dehydration, hyperemesis gravidarum, diarrhea, or post-operative recovery (Parthasarathy et al., 2021). While IV therapy is lifesaving in many situations, its improper administration, particularly the neglect of drop rate calculation, can result in severe complications, including fluid overload and electrolyte imbalance. This blog post aims to shed light on the critical importance of drop rate calculation, its current state of application in Ghana, and the urgent need for consistent adherence to this fundamental nursing practice. The Import...