title: Liver failure and pancreatitis. Fluid and electrolyte concerns.
abstract: Fluid and electrolyte concerns in patients with advanced cirrhosis and acute pancreatitis are presented in this article. Pathophysiology and usual medical treatments are reviewed for both disorders. Nursing considerations related to these fluid and electrolyte concerns are identified. Major nursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and nursing actions are offered.
authors.affiliation: George Mason University.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Adinaro
mesh_terms: D000137:Acid-Base Imbalance / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D014883:Water-Electrolyte Imbalance / Q000503:physiopathology