| Description |
vi, 349 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Part I. Balancing Basics.:1. Balancing fluids; 2. Balancing electrolytes; 3. Balancing acids and bases -- Part II. Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances: 4. When fluids tip the balance; 5. When sodium tips the balance; 6. When potassium tips the balance; 7. When magnesium tips the balance; 8. When calcium tips the balance; 9. When phosphorus tips the balance; 10. When chloride tips the balance; 11. When acids and bases tip the balance -- Part III. Disorders That Cause Imbalances: 12. Heart failure; 13. Respiratory failure; 14. Excessive GI fluid loss; 15. Renal failure; 16. Burns -- Part IV. Treating Imbalances: 17. I.V. fluid replacement; 18. Total parenteral nutrition; 19. Blood products -- Appendices and index |
| Summary |
Learning about fluids and electrolytes doesn,t get any easier. This edition boasts new features that further simplify a serious subject - all in the lighthearted, Incredibly Easy style. "Cheat Sheets" are fun learning aids, and "Practice Makes Perfect" offers case study questions and answers that let nurses assess their progress. Expanded nursing interventions with rationales and "Ages and Stages" - highlighting information about fluids and electrolytes across the lifespan -- broaden understanding. Contents include balancing basics, such as fluids, electrolytes, and acids and bases; disorders that cause imbalances; treating imbalances; and more |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Subject |
Water -- Electrolyte imbalances
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Water-electrolyte imbalances.
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Body fluid disorders.
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Water-Electrolyte Imbalance.
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Water-Electrolyte Balance.
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| Genre/Form |
Nurses Instruction.
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| Author |
Springhouse Corporation.
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| LC no. |
2001020925 |
| ISBN |
1582551367 alkaline paper |
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