Pocket Guide to Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance (Nursing Pocket Guides) - Softcover

Book 1 of 7: Nursing Pocket Guides

Heitz RN MSN, Ursula; Horne RN MS CDE, Mima M.

 
9780323013239: Pocket Guide to Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance (Nursing Pocket Guides)

Synopsis

The fourth edition of this handy pocket guide provides the latest information on fluid and electrolyte balance, related disorders and specific imbalance conditions in adult, pediatric and geriatric patients. It presents pathophysiology, assessment, diagnostic tests, collaborative management, and nursing diagnoses/interventions in a quick reference format that is logical, consistent and easy

  • Provides clear, concise content that is accurate and easy to read
  • Presents a consistent format that gives the reader quick access to important content
  • Provides information related to paediatric and geriatric patients helping the nurse to understand variations within these special patient populations
  • Includes updates on new medications and interventions for treating electrolyte imbalances
  • Provides an updated and reorganised chart on etiologies of acute pancreatitis with clearly identified subsets
  • Features new information on current research and clinical guidelines for patients with ARDS
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    About the Author

    Ursula Heitz, RN, MSN, Nursing Consultant, Nashville, TN; and Mima M. Horne, RN, MS, CDE, New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Adjunct Faculty, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Wilmington, NC

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