Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances: Interpretation and Assessment.
Maintaining the balance of fluid and electrolytes is crucial to the care of patients across the continuum. To do this, a practitioner must be cognizant of key monitoring and assessment parameters. Key electrolytes, their function within the body, normal values, signs and symptoms of imbalances, key treatment modalities, and other considerations are discussed.
University of Louisville Hospital, Louisville, Kentucky. Mandi D. Walker, MSN, RN-BC, CCRN, has more than 11 years of critical care experience. She currently serves as the critical care advanced practice educator at University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. She obtained a BSN from the University of Louisville and an MSN in education from Walden University, which is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is certified in critical care and nursing professional development.
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D004573:Electrolytes; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D014882:Water-Electrolyte Balance; D014883:Water-Electrolyte Imbalance
D004573:Electrolytes