Quick Look Nursing: Fluids and Electrolytes

by Baumberger-Henry, Mary

• ISBN13: 9780763751333
• ISBN10: 0763751332
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-09-18
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Summary

The Quick Look Nursing Series helps students gain basic understanding of core concepts in an easy-to-read format.   the concise presentation of information provides essential content and offers a practical alternative to lengthier texts without sacrificing critical information. The Second Edition of this text offers updated information on the terminology involving fluids and electrolytes as well as the need for acid/base balance in the body and  study questions essential For The NCLEX!

Author Biography

Mary Baumberger-Henry is an associate professor at Widener University in Chester, Pennsylvania.

Table of Contents

Basics	p. 1
The Cell Membrane	p. 2
Active Transport	p. 6
Osmolality and Passive Transport	p. 9
Fluid Compartments	p. 13
Cations and Anions	p. 17
Acid-Base Balance	p. 20
Fluid Homeostasis	p. 23
Part I: Questions	p. 27
Part I: Answers and Rationales	p. 29
Regulation of Fluids and Electrolytes	p. 31
Water Balance	p. 38
Fluid Overload	p. 39
Fluid Deficit	p. 43
Sodium	p. 47
Hypernatremia	p. 52
Hyponatremia	p. 57
Potassium	p. 62
Hyperkalemia	p. 66
Hypokalemia	p. 72
Calcium	p. 78
Hypercalcemia	p. 82
Hypocalcemia	p. 87
Chloride	p. 92
Hyperchloremia	p. 96
Hypochloremia	p. 101
Magnesium	p. 106
Hypermagnesemia	p. 109
Hypomagnesemia	p. 113
Part II: Questions	p. 119
Part II: Answers and Rationales	p. 122
Acid-Base	p. 125
Acid-Base	p. 126
pH Regulation Through Buffering Systems	p. 130
Renal Regulation	p. 134
Respiratory Regulation	p. 138
Metabolic Acidosis	p. 141
Metabolic Alkalosis	p. 147
Respiratory Acidosis	p. 151
Respiratory Alkalosis	p. 155
Acid-Base Compensation	p. 158
Mixed Disturbances	p. 162
Arterial Blood Gas Interpretation	p. 165
Part III: Questions	p. 170
Part III: Answers and Rationales	p. 172
Organ Systems Control	p. 175
Hypothalamus and Fluid Regulation	p. 176
Kidney Regulation of Electrolytes and Fluid	p. 179
Respiratory Regulation of Carbon Dioxide and Fluids	p. 184
Skin as a Barrier to Fluid Loss	p. 188
Part IV: Questions	p. 191
Part IV: Answers and Rationales	p. 193
Fluid and Electrolyte Balance in Disease Processes and Nursing Implications	p. 195
Acute Renal Failure	p. 196
Chronic Renal Failure	p. 203
Disorders of Antidiuretic Hormone Regulation	p. 212
Respiratory Failure	p. 216
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema	p. 222
Heart Failure	p. 226
Diabetic Ketoacidosis	p. 234
Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Syndrome	p. 239
Burns	p. 243
Stages of Shock	p. 249
Types of Shock	p. 255
Part V: Questions	p. 266
Part V: Answers and Rationales	p. 268
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