Fluids & Electrolytes Made Incredibly Easy!Ā®, 7th Edition.
For expert, confidence-building guidance on handling fluids and electrolytes, turn to the irreplaceable quick-reference guideĀ
Fluids & Electrolytes Made Incredibly Easy!Ā®, 7th Edition.
Written in the enjoyableĀ
Incredibly Easy!Ā®Ā style, it offers step-by-step direction on balancing fluids and electrolytes, understanding fluid imbalances and the disorders that cause them, treating imbalances and more. This real-world guide supports students and new nurses in class, on the unit and with NCLEXĀ® preparation, while also serving as a solid refresher for experienced nurses.
Learn top-level skills to manage fluids and electrolytes:
- NEWĀ and updated contentĀ on fluid-related concepts in easy-to-follow definitions
- Updated and revised contentĀ that offers clear definitions and on-the-job how-toās
- Explains the science of fluid and electrolytesĀ in clear and practical terms as they relate to patient care
- Patient care examplesĀ that include common fluids-related diagnoses, appropriate patient outcomes and the basis for each recommended treatment
- Easy-to-follow sections that offer practical insight and guidance on nursing skills:
- Balancing basicsĀ ā balancing fluids, electrolytes, and acids and bases
- Fluid and electrolyte imbalancesĀ ā imbalances in fluids, sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, chloride, and acids and bases
- Disorders that cause imbalancesĀ ā including heat-related illnesses, heart failure, respiratory failure, excessive GI fluid loss, acute pancreatitis, renal failure and burns
- Treating imbalances, including fluid losses and excessesĀ ā IV fluid replacement and total parenteral nutrition
- Lists fluid and electrolyte imbalancesĀ commonly seen in pediatric and elderly patients
- Guide to transfusing blood
- Special chapter features offer invaluable recaps and quick explanations:
- Just the factsĀ ā quick summary of content at the start of each chapter
- āNurse Joy and JakeāĀ ā offer expert insights, important care reminders, and reassurance throughout
- Ages and stagesĀ ā age-related changes and how they affect a patientās health
- Teaching pointsĀ ā patient-teaching tips that help patients prevent recurrence of the problem
- Thatās a wrapĀ ā quick end-of-chapter review of chapter content
- Memory joggerĀ ā memory aids that help you grasp and remember difficult concepts
- Quick quizĀ ā end-of-chapter NCLEXĀ®-style practice questions
- Practice Makes PerfectĀ ā end-of-book practice exam with 60 NCLEXĀ®-style questions
- ISBN-10:Ā 1975125061
- ISBN-13:Ā 978-1975125066