Assessment and careful maintenance of fluid and electrolyte balance in patients is an
essential part of the nurse's role. This article explores fluid and electrolyte balance with …

Each compartment of body fluid has its own normal concentration of electrolytes, each of
which has a specific function in maintaining health. Most of these electrolytes are present in …

In order to maintain a constant internal environment, the body has a unique ability to
respond to changes that would alter the normal state of homeostasis. A wide range of …

Maintaining the balance of fluid and electrolytes is crucial to the care of patients across the
continuum. To do this, a practitioner must be cognizant of key monitoring and assessment …

Discusses the role of nurses in preventing, detecting early, and treating fluid and electrolyte
imbalances, also known as dehydration. Classification of water and sodium imbalances; …

Table of Contents: Basic Concepts Fundamental concepts and definitions Nursing
assessment Overview of Fluid and Electrolyte Problems: Nursing Considerations Fluid …

Acid-base and electrolyte imbalances often complicate patient management in acute care
settings. Correctly identifying the imbalance and its cause is vital. This article will review the …

Electrolytes are substances that dissociate in solution and have the ability to conduct an
electrical current. These substances are located in the extracellular and intracellular fluid …

The frontline nurse is confronted daily with patients that have some type of kidney
dysfunction or disease. Therefore, nurses must have a working knowledge and …

The Fluid and electrolytes balance in the body is of critical importance in maintaining good
health. When the fluid and electrolyte imbalance is present, patients are in great danger …