Fluids and electrolytes demystified /
Joyce Y. Johnson, with contributions by Edward Lyons, Bennita W. Vaughans.
- New York : McGraw-Hill Medical, c2008.
- xx, 227 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
- Demystified .
- McGraw-Hill "Demystified" series. .
"A self-teaching guide"--Cover.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [211]-212) and index.
Key elements underlying fluid and electrolyte balance -- Key elements underlying acid-base balance -- General nursing assessments and diagnostic tests related to fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance -- Fluid volume imbalances -- Sodium imbalances -- Potassium imbalances -- Calcium imbalances -- Magnesium imbalances -- Phosphorus imbalances -- Acid-base imbalances -- Multi-system conditions related to fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalances -- Conditions resulting in fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalances.