Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

by Metheny, Norma Milligan

• ISBN13: 9780781720724
• ISBN10: 0781720729
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-02-01
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

Now in its fourth edition, this knowledge-builder offers clear, concise explanations of the fundamental concepts, pathophysiology, and nursing assessment principles of fluid and electrolyte balance not found in today's medical-surgical nursing texts.

Table of Contents

UNIT I Basic Concepts	1	(39)
Fundamental Concepts and Definitions	2	(11)
Nursing Assessment	13	(26)
UNIT II Overview of Fluid and Electrolyte Problems: Nursing Considerations	39	(138)
Fluid Volume Imbalances	40	(18)
Sodium Imbalances	58	(32)
Potassium Imbalances	90	(21)
Calcium Imbalances	111	(19)
Magnesium Imbalances	130	(15)
Phosphorus Imbalances	145	(12)
Acid--Base Imbalances	157	(20)
UNIT III Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition	177	(44)
Parenteral Fluids	178	(13)
Parenteral Nutrition	191	(13)
Tube Feedings	204	(17)
UNIT IV Clinical Situations Associated With Fluid and Electrolyte Problems	221	(170)
Gastrointestinal Problems	222	(16)
Fluid Balance in the Surgical Patient	238	(15)
Hypovolemic Shock in Trauma and Postoperative Patients	253	(13)
Heart Failure	266	(19)
Renal Failure	285	(20)
Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Hyperosmolar Syndrome	305	(20)
Fluid Balance in the Patient With Brain Injury	325	(14)
Acute Pancreatitis	339	(12)
Cirrhosis With Ascites	351	(14)
Fluid and Electrolyte Disturbances Associated With Oncologic Conditions	365	(14)
Pregnancy	379	(12)
UNIT V Special Considerations in Children and the Elderly	391	(36)
Fluid Balance in Infants and Children	392	(19)
Fluid Balance in the Elderly Patient	411	(16)
Index	427