Fluids and Electrolytes: A Practical Approach - Softcover

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A new edition of the text written primarily for nursing students presenting the principles of fluid and electrolyte balance in the body. The volume introduces fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance and imbalance, focusing on 10 specific elements such as potassium and calcium, and developing the techniques and procedures for maintenance of fluid and electrolyte balance, as well as a discussion of assessing clinical disorders affecting balance such as congestive heart failure or acute renal failure. Each section features charts, tables, and critical thinking exercises which can be applied to a clinical setting. The revised edition contains new chapters on magnesium, copper, iron, zinc, and trace minerals. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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