| Description |
1 online resource (224 pages) |
| Series |
Just the Facts Series |
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Just the Facts Series
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| Contents |
Fluids & Electrolytes; Contents; Contributors and consultants; Foreword; Balancing basics; Fluid imbalances; Electrolyte imbalances; Acid-base imbalances; Disorders that cause imbalances; Treating imbalances; Selected references; Index |
| Summary |
This handbook provides a quick review of fluids and electrolytes, focusing on the essential clinical facts that nurses need to interpret laboratory tests and implement swift, appropriate patient care. Information is presented in a quick-reference bulleted format, with numerous illustrations and flow charts. Every major fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalance is covered, with key points on pathophysiology, causes, signs and symptoms, diagnostic test results, and management. A chapter focuses on disorders that cause imbalances, particularly heart failure, respiratory failure, burns, acute an |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Water-electrolyte imbalances -- Nursing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Water-electrolyte balance (Physiology) -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Water-electrolyte balance (Physiology)
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Water-electrolyte imbalances -- Nursing
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Springhouse
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| ISBN |
9781451167597 |
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1451167598 |
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