title: Practical points in the use of albumin for hypovolemia.
abstract: When administering albumin, the nurse must be aware of its mechanism of action and understand the desired effects of albumin as therapy. Through this knowledge, the nurse will be able to better help the patient in hypovolemic shock.
authors.affiliation: Presbyterian Hospital, Coronary Care Unit, Albuquerque, NM 87125, USA.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Copelin
mesh_terms: D000418:Albumins / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D016903:Drug Monitoring; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous / Q000451:nursing; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D013527:Perioperative Nursing; D012769:Shock / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D000418:Albumins