Fluid and Electrolyte Balance: Nursing Considerations: Nursing Considerations - Softcover

Metheny, Norma M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0763781649 ISBN 13: 9780763781644

Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc, 2011

Synopsis

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance: Nursing Considerations, Fifth Edition takes a case study and applications approach that is ideal for undergraduate nursing students. Completely revised and updated, this Fifth Edition provides in-depth discussion of fluid and electrolyte balance and imbalance with a strong focus on understanding pathophysiology. Further, it outlines basic concepts and gives an overview of the nursing considerations for fluid and electrolyte problems including sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and acid-base imbalances. Students will benefit from the easy-to-understand information on parenteral and enteral nutrition, caring for children and the elderly, and how to treat fluid and electrolyte problems involving gastrointestinal issues, congestive heart failure, brain injuries, pregnancy, and oncologic conditions. Additional features include illustrations and tables supporting each chapter's material. From fundamental concepts and assessment of fluid and electrolyte balance to coverage of major clinical problems, Fluid and Electrolyte Balance: Nursing Considerations, Fifth Edition prepares students for today's complex nursing environment.

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About the Author

Dr. Metheny is a Professor at Saint Louis University where she has taught an elective course on fluid and electrolyte balance to undergraduate and graduate students for the past 30 years. 'She has published multiple textbooks on this topic and is a frequently sought after consultant. 'In addition, findings from her research on enteral nutrition are widely used to help formulate practice guidelines in acute and chronic care'settings.'

Edition details

• Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0763781649
• ISBN 13: 9780763781644
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 398