title: Renal system changes in the elderly.
abstract: Fluid and electrolyte management in the elderly is a tenuous situation. Because elderly patients have a decreased capacity to regulate extracellular volume, health care personnel must administer i.v. fluids carefully. Age-related renal changes subject elderly patients to a variety of potential problems. Astute assessment skills by the perioperative nurse, however, may reduce the chance of complications and ensure optimal patient outcomes.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley.
authors.forename: P D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Larsen
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Martin
mesh_terms: D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000503:physiopathology; D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D009871:Operating Room Nursing; D014882:Water-Electrolyte Balance