Smith Nursing 113 Concepts
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Concept: Fluid Volume Balance
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Concept: Fluid Volume Balance |
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Fluid & Electrolyte Imbalance Acid Base Balance
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From "Fluids and Electrolytes Made Incredibly Easy"
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Fluid and Electrolyte Management Across the Age Continuum
- Fluid and Electrolyte Management Across the Age ContinuumAbstract: Optional function of body systems depends upon fluid and electrolyte balance; however, across the lifespan, disorders of fluid and electrolytes offset this, and the causative factors are varied. Nurses play a major role in the management of fluid and electrolyte balance. This article focuses on the role total body water content, plasma proteins, kidney function, and drug metabolism have on the age-related physiology impacting fluid and electrolyte balance, and on nursing implications.
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Fluid Volume Deficit
- Fluid Volume Deficit Care PlanFollow this hyperlink to the Care Plan.
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Fluid Volume Excess
- Fluid Volume Excess Care PlanFollow this hyperlink to this Care Plan.
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Arterial Blood Gases
- Arterial Blood Gases: Interpreting ResultsNote: VIDEO INCLUDED. You must access the link in order to view the included video content.
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Acid Base Balance
- Metabolic AcidosisFollow the link to the Quick Lesson.
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