Metheny, Norma M. <br/><br/>
Fluid and electrolytes :  nursing considerations / 
Norma M. Metheny 
 - 4th edition 
 - Philadelphia, Pa. :  Lippincott Co.,  c2000. 
 - xv, 440 p. :  ill. ;  24 cm. 
 - Lippincott's review series .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Content<br/> UNIT I Basic Concepts; <br/>1 Fundamental Concepts and Definitions; <br/>2 Nursing Assessment; <br/><br/>UNIT II Overview of Fluid and Electrolyte Problems Nursing Considerations; <br/>3 Fluid Volume Imbalances; <br/>4 Sodium Imbalances; <br/>5 Potassium Imbalances; <br/>6 Calcium Imbalances; <br/>7 Magnesium Imbalances; <br/>8 Phosphorus Imbalances; <br/>9 Acid-Base Imbalances; <br/><br/>UNIT III Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition; <br/>10 Parenteral Fluids; <br/>11 Parenteral Nutrition; <br/>12 Tube Feedings; <br/><br/>UNIT IV Clinical Situations Associated With Fluid and Electrolyte Problems; <br/>13 Gastrointestinal Problems. <br/>14 Fluid Balance in the Surgical Patient<br/>15 Hypovolemic Shock in Trauma and Postoperative Patients; <br/>16 Heart Failure; <br/>17 Renal Failure; <br/>18 Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Hyperosmolar Syndrome; <br/>19 Fluid Balance in the Patient With Brain Injury; <br/>20 Acute Pancreatitis; <br/>21 Cirrhosis With Ascites; <br/>22 Fluid and Electrolyte Disturbances Associated With Oncologic Conditions; <br/>23 Pregnancy; <br/><br/>UNIT V Special Considerations in Children and the Elderly; <br/>24 Fluid Balance in Infants and Children; <br/>25 Fluid Balance in the Elderly Patient; 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0397550839 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Water-electrolyte imbalances--Outlines, syllabi, etc.<br/>Water-electrolyte imbalances--Nursing--Outlines, syllabi, etc.<br/>Water-electrolyte balance (Physiology)--Outlines, syllabi, etc.
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>QU 270 F646 2000