Multisystem failure of the arsenic-poisoned patient.
Due to the physiologic effects of arsenic on all body systems, the chronic arsenic-poisoned patient is a major nursing challenge. The critical care nurse provides valuable assessment and interventions that prevent major multisystem complications from arsenic toxicity.
Hall
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Beattie
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Grossman
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Campbell
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D000328:Adult; D020261:Arsenic Poisoning; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009102:Multiple Organ Failure / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009733:Nursing Diagnosis; D011041:Poisoning / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology