عنوان

Fluids & electrolytes made incredibly easy! /

(Number (ISBN

1451193963

(Number (ISBN

9781451193961

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Title Proper

Fluids & electrolytes made incredibly easy! /

General Material Designation

[Book]

First Statement of Responsibility

clinical editor, Laura M. Willis, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Edition Statement

Sixth edition

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

vii, 392 pages :

Other Physical Details

color illustrations ;

Dimensions

23 cm

Series Title

Incredibly easy

Text of Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Text of Note

Balancing fluids -- Balancing electrolytes -- Balancing acids and bases -- When fluids tip the balance -- When sodium tips the balance -- When potassium tips the balance -- When magnesium tips the balance -- When calcium tips the balance -- When phosphorus tips the balance -- When chloride tips the balance -- When acids and bases tip the balance -- Heat-related health alterations -- Heart failure -- Respiratory failure -- Excessive GI fluid loss -- Acute pancreatitis -- Renal failure -- Burns -- I.V. fluid replacement -- Total parenteral nutrition

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"Backed by plenty of real-world examples, this popular guide is full of clear definitions, practical patient care info, and on-the-job how-to. Humor, illustrations, and a fun and easygoing style make it the most enjoyable way to absorb the science, concepts and real-world patient care skills. Gain the fluids and electrolytes knowledge and skills you need--in an incredibly easy way! Get the lowdown on fluids and electrolytes, with. . .• NEW! All content fully updated. • Easy-to-follow definitions for fluid-related concepts. • Science of fluids and electrolytes offered in clear terms, as they relate to patient care. • Fluid types and fluid movements in different body systems. • How hormones and other elements affect fluid balance, losses and gains. • Nurse Joy and Nurse Jake explain key concepts in clear terms, offer important care reminders, and keep it light. • Plenty of patient care examples, including common fluids-related diagnoses, appropriate patient outcomes, and basis for each recommended treatment. • Four easy sections: o Balancing Basics - Balancing fluids; balancing electrolytes; balancing acids and bases. o Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances - Imbalances in: fluids; sodium; potassium; magnesium: calcium; phosphorus; chloride; and acids and bases. o Disorders that Cause Imbalances - Heat-related illnesses; heart failure; respiratory failure; excessive GI fluid loss; acute pancreatitis; renal failure and burns. o Treating Imbalances - IV fluid replacement; total parenteral nutrition. • Fun drawings and cartoons make skills and concepts easy to remember. • Plenty of quick-scan tables, illustrations, and flow charts offer key info. • Great refresher for new nursing grads and experienced nurses looking to renew their fluids and electrolytes knowledge. • Illustrated features in each chapter include: o Memory joggers - Simple tricks for remembering crucial info. o Caution - Danger signs and symptoms, so you can recognize trouble right away. o It's not working - Alternative interventions, for when patient outcomes are not what you expected o Chart smart - Critical items you need to document. o Teaching points - Clear patient-teaching tips to help your patients prevent recurrence of the problem. o Ages and stages - Common fluid and electrolyte issues to watch for in very young and elderly patients. o Just the facts - Brief outline of content at start of every chapter. o Quick Quiz - NCLEX practice questions at end of every chapter. o That's a wrap! - Summary at end of every chapter."

Parallel Title

Fluids and electrolytes made incredibly easy!

Body fluid disorders-- Nursing

Water-electrolyte imbalances-- Nursing

Water-Electrolyte Balance.

Water-Electrolyte Imbalance.

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Book number

Willis, Laura M.,1969-

Date of Transaction

20180801092439.0

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