| Description |
xx, 227 pages ; 23 cm |
| Series |
Demystified |
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McGraw-Hill "Demystified" series.
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| Contents |
Key elements underlying fluid and electrolyte balance -- Key elements underlying acid-base balance -- General nursing assessments and diagnostic tests related to fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance -- Fluid volume imbalances: hypovolemia and hypervolemia -- Sodium imbalances -- Potassium imbalances -- Calcium imbalances -- Magnesium imbalances -- Phosphorus imbalances -- Acid-base imbalances -- Multi-system conditions related to fluid and electrolyte and acid-base imbalances -- Conditions resulting in fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalances |
| Summary |
"Written by a nursing professor, this accessible guide explains, clearly and concisely, the key elements underlying fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance and imbalances. You will learn about the various health conditions related to imbalances and get details on diagnostic testing, regulators, and treatment options. Useful charts and key terms throughout help you to remember important concepts. Complete with end-of-chapter quizzes to test your knowledge, this book will teach you the fundamentals of fluids and electrolytes in no time at all."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
"A self-teaching guide"--Cover |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page [211]) and index |
| Subject |
Acid-base imbalances.
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Acid-base equilibrium.
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Body fluids -- Physiology.
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Water-electrolyte imbalances.
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Water-electrolyte balance (Physiology)
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Water-Electrolyte Balance.
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Acid-Base Equilibrium.
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Acid-Base Imbalance.
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Body Fluids -- physiology.
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Water-Electrolyte Imbalance.
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Water-Electrolyte Balance.
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| Author |
Lyons, Edward, Ph. D.
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Vaughans, Bennita W.
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| LC no. |
2007036095 |
| ISBN |
0071496246 (paperback: alk. paper) |
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9780071496247 (paperback: alk. paper) |
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