Fluid and Electrolytes with Clinical Applications, A Programmed Approach 7e

Seventh Edition
Author: Joyce LeFever Kee, RN, MS; Betty J. Paulanka, EdD, RN; Larry Purnell, PhD, RN
ISBN #: 1401810322
©2004   Publish Date: 12/08/2003
Binding: PB
Pages: 552
Publisher: Cengage Learning

Price: $99.95

Description:

Fluids, Electrolytes, and Acid-Base Imbalances can be difficult to learn - but not any more! The self-paced, programmed approach makes learning and mastering difficult concepts simple and straightforward. This fully revised seventh edition provides a comprehensive survey of fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalance concepts from the functions and movement of body fluids to intravenous solutions.

Product Benefits:

  • Programmed Approach allows users to learn and review key concepts at their own pace.
  • Comprehensive approach offers the broadest possible survey of critical fluid & electrolyte concepts with applications.
  • Real life case studies to apply important information across the life span in health care settings.
  • Short concise chapters target fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balances with numerous clinical situations to help readers master key concepts in a step-by-step approach.

Table of Contents:

UNIT I- Body Fluid and its Function.
Chapter 1: Body Fluid: Its Function and Movement
UNIT II- Fluids and their Influence on the Body
Introduction:
Chapter 2: ECFVD
Chapter 3: ECFVE
Chapter 4: ECFVS
Chapter 5: ICFVE
Appendix C: Clinical Problems Associated with Fluid Imbalances
UNIT III: Electrolytes and their Influence on the Body
Introduction: Cat ions and An ions
Chapter 6: Potassium Imbalance
Chapter 7: Sodium and Chloride Imbalances
Chapter 8: Calcium Imbalances
Chapter 9: Magnesium Imbalances
Chapter 10: Phosphorous Imbalances
Appendix D: Clinical Problems associated with Electrolyte Imbalances
UNIT IV: Acid Base Balance and Imbalance
Introduction:
Chapter 11: Regulatory Mechanisms for PH control
Chapter 12: Determination of Acid-Base Imbalances
Chapter 13: Metabolic Acidosis and Alkaloses
Chapter 14: Respiratory Acidosis and Alkaloses
Appendix B: Summary of Acid Base Imbalances
UNIT V: Clinical Situations: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances
Introduction:
Chapter 15: Fluid Problems of Infants and Children
Chapter 16: Fluid Problems of the Older Adult
Chapter 17: Trauma and Shock
Chapter 18: Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgery with F/E Imbalances
Chapter 19: Renal Failure: Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, and continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
Chapter 20: Chronic Diseases with Fluid, Electrolyte Imbalances
Introduction:
CHF
DM
COPD


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