Whether you want a quick, just-the-facts review of basic fluid and electrolyte physiology or a comprehensive review of measures to maintain or restore acid-base balance, Fluids & Electrolytes: A 2-in-l Reference for Nurses lets you choose the amount of information you need in any clinical setting.
• Comprehensive content covers basics of homeostasis, causes underlying imbalances, and critical treatments.
• Full-color pages richly demonstrate how electrolyte changes affect ECGs.
• Quick-scan tables and illustrations clarify key concepts.
• Closer look highlights the pathophysiologic mechanisms behind imbalances.
• Danger identifies potentially life-threatening events and immediate interventions.
• Age alerts detail developmental differences that can disrupt homeostasis.
• Charting checklists pinpoint important patient care information to be documented.