Fluids and Electrolytes Demystified [medical]

✍ Scribed by Johnson, Joyce Young; Lyons, Edward; Vaughans, Bennita W

• Book ID: 127451969
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
• Year: 2007
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 3 MB
• Series: McGraw-Hill "Demystified" series
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library
• City: New York
• ISBN-13: 9781591852070
• DOI: 10.1036/0071496246

✦ Synopsis

The balanced way to learn about fluids and electrolytesNeed a solid foundation in fluids and electrolytes but finding this complex subject difficult to permeate? Here's the solution! Fluids and Electrolytes Demystified makes everything so easy to understand, you'll feel like you're learning through osmosis.Written by a nursing professor, this accessible guide explains, clearly and concisely, the key elements underlying fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance and imbalances. You will learn about the various health conditions related to imbalances and get details on diagnostic testing, regulators, and treatment options. Useful charts and key terms throughout help you to remember important concepts. Complete with end-of-chapter quizzes to test your knowledge, this book will teach you the fundamentals of fluids and electrolytes in no time at all.

✦ Subjects

Nutrition