Full Description
Get all the basics on fluids and electrolytes, with the newest edition of the one-and-only Fluids and Electrolytes Made Incredibly Easy!Backed by plenty of real-world examples, this popular guide is full of clear definitions, practical patient care info, and on-the-job how-to. Humor, illustrations, and a fun and easygoing style make it the most enjoyable way to absorb the science, concepts and real-world patient care skills. Gain the fluids and electrolytes knowledge and skills you need-in an incredibly easy way!Get the lowdown on fluids and electrolytes, with. . .* NEW! All content fully updated* Easy-to-follow definitions for fluid-related concepts* Science of fluids and electrolytes offered in clear terms, as they relate to patient care* Fluid types and fluid movements in different body systems* How hormones and other elements affect fluid balance, losses and gains* Nurse Joy and Nurse Jake explain key concepts in clear terms, offer important care reminders, and keep it light* Plenty of patient care examples, including common fluids-related diagnoses, appropriate patient outcomes, and basis for each recommended treatment* Four easy sections:o Balancing Basics - Balancing fluids; balancing electrolytes; balancing acids and baseso Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances - Imbalances in: fluids; sodium; potassium; magnesium: calcium; phosphorus; chloride; and acids and baseso Disorders that Cause Imbalances - Heat-related illnesses; heart failure; respiratory failure; excessive GI fluid loss; acute pancreatitis; renal failure and burns o Treating Imbalances - IV fluid replacement; total parenteral nutrition* Fun drawings and cartoons make skills and concepts easy to remember * Plenty of quick-scan tables, illustrations, and flow charts offer key info* Great refresher for new nursing grads and experienced nurses looking to renew their fluids and electrolytes knowledge* Illustrated features in each chapter include:o Memory joggers - Simple tricks for remembering crucial infoo Caution - Danger signs and symptoms, so you can recognize trouble right awayo It's not working - Alternative interventions, for when patient outcomes are not what you expected o Chart smart - Critical items you need to documento Teaching points - Clear patient-teaching tips to help your patients prevent recurrence of the problemo Ages and stages - Common fluid and electrolyte issues to watch for in very young and elderly patientso Just the facts - Brief outline of content at start of every chaptero Quick Quiz - NCLEX practice questions at end of every chapter o That's a wrap! - Summary at end of every chapter
Contents
ContentsContributors and consultants Not another boring foreword Part I Balancing basics 1 Balancing fluids 2 Balancing electrolytes3 Balancing acids and bases Part II Fluid and electrolyte imbalances4 When fluids tip the balance 5 When sodium tips the balance 6 When potassium tips the balance7 When magnesium tips the balance 8 When calcium tips the balance9 When phosphorus tips the balance10 When chloride tips the balance11 When acids and bases tip the balancePart III Disorders that cause imbalances12 Heat-related illnesses 13 Heart failure14 Respiratory failure15 Excessive GI fluid loss16 Acute pancreatitis 17 Renal failure18 BurnsPart IV Treating imbalances 19 I.V. fluid replacement 20 Total parenteral nutritionAppendices and indexCommon fluid and electrolyte imbalances in pediatric patients Common fluid and electrolyte imbalances in elderly patients Transfusing blood and selected components Practice makes perfect GlossaryIndex
