Regulation of water, sodium and potassium: implications for practice.
Regulation of fluid balance is a complex subject. Sharon Edwards discusses the physiological principles involved.
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University of Hertfordshire. S.L.Edwards@herts.ac.uk
D000293:Adolescent; D001834:Body Water / Q000502:physiology*; D001835:Body Weight; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D006706:Homeostasis / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D011188:Potassium / Q000502:physiology*; D012964:Sodium / Q000502:physiology*; D014882:Water-Electrolyte Balance / Q000502:physiology*; D014883:Water-Electrolyte Imbalance / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*
D012964:Sodium; D011188:Potassium