Fluid and electrolytes : nursing considerations / Norma M. Metheny

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Content
UNIT I Basic Concepts;
1 Fundamental Concepts and Definitions;
2 Nursing Assessment;

UNIT II Overview of Fluid and Electrolyte Problems Nursing Considerations;
3 Fluid Volume Imbalances;
4 Sodium Imbalances;
5 Potassium Imbalances;
6 Calcium Imbalances;
7 Magnesium Imbalances;
8 Phosphorus Imbalances;
9 Acid-Base Imbalances;

UNIT III Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition;
10 Parenteral Fluids;
11 Parenteral Nutrition;
12 Tube Feedings;

UNIT IV Clinical Situations Associated With Fluid and Electrolyte Problems;
13 Gastrointestinal Problems.
14 Fluid Balance in the Surgical Patient
15 Hypovolemic Shock in Trauma and Postoperative Patients;
16 Heart Failure;
17 Renal Failure;
18 Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Hyperosmolar Syndrome;
19 Fluid Balance in the Patient With Brain Injury;
20 Acute Pancreatitis;
21 Cirrhosis With Ascites;
22 Fluid and Electrolyte Disturbances Associated With Oncologic Conditions;
23 Pregnancy;

UNIT V Special Considerations in Children and the Elderly;
24 Fluid Balance in Infants and Children;
25 Fluid Balance in the Elderly Patient;