Pocket Guide to Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance - E-Book

by MSN Heitz RN, MS Horne RN

Overview

- Compares different types of parenteral and enteral feedings, along with nursing implications - Contains expanded and updated relevant IV therapy and pharmacology - Features updated content throughout with current literature and research findings, such as most current blood pressure guidelines from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323170819
Publisher:	Mosby, Incorporated
Publication date:	10/20/2004
Series:	Nursing Pocket Guides
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	384
File size:	5 MB

Table of Contents

UNIT I BASIC PRINCIPLES1.Overview of Fluid and Electrolyte Balance2.Regulation of Vascular Volume and Extracellular Fluid Osmolality3.Fluid Gains and Losses4.Nursing Assessment of the Patient at Risk5.Laboratory Assessment of Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base BalanceUNIT II DISORDERS OF FLUID, ELECTROLYTE, AND ACID-BASE BALANCE6.Disorders of Fluid Balance7.Disorders of Sodium Balance8.Disorders of Potassium Balance9.Disorders of Calcium Balanc10.Disorders of Phosphorus Balance11.Disorders of Magnesium Balance12.Overview of Acid-Base Balance13.Respiratory Acidosis14.Respiratory Alkalosis 15.Metabolic Acidosis16.Metabolic Alkalosis17.Mixed Acid-Base DisordersUNIT III CLINICAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH FLUID, ELECTROLYTE, AND ACID-BASE IMBALANCE18.Gastrointestinal Disorders19.Surgical Disturbances20.Endocrinologic Disorders21.Cardiac Disorders22.Renal Failure23.Acute Pancreatitis24.Hepatic Failure25.Burns26.Providing Nutritional SupportAPPENDIX A: Standard AbbreviationsAPPENDIX B: GlossaryAPPENDIX C: Effects of Age on Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base BalanceAPPENDIX D: Normal Laboratory Values and New Blood Pressure Guidelines