Fluids and electrolytes balance
Subtitle: nursing considerations
By: Norma Metheny
Edition: 5th ed.
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Sudbury, MA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 398
ISBN-13: 9780763781644
Notes: Rev. ed. of: Fluid and electrolyte balance / Norma M. Metheny. 4th ed. c2000.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Fundamental concepts and definitions, body fluids and their distribution; title: Nursing assessment; title: Fluid volume imbalances; title: Sodium imbalances; title: Potassium imbalances; title: Calcium imbalances; title: Magnesium imbalances; title: Phosphorous imbalances; title: Acid-base imbalances; title: Parenteral fluids; title: Parenteral nutrition; title: Fluid and electrolyte disturbances associated with tube feedings; title: Gastrointestinal problems; title: Fluid balance in the surgical patient; title: Hypovolemic shock in trauma and postoperative patients; title: Congestive heart failure : fluid & electrolyte problems; title: Renal failure; title: Diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state; title: Brain injuries; title: Acute pancreatitis; title: Cirrhosis with ascites; title: Oncologic conditions; title: Pregnancy; title: Fluid and electrolyte balance in children; title: Fluid and electrolyte balance in the aged.