Publisher's Synopsis
Learning about fluids and electrolytes doesn't get any easier. This edition boasts new features that further simplify a serious subject -- all in the lighthearted, Incredibly Easy style. "Cheat Sheets" are fun learning aids, and "Practice Makes Perfect" offers case study questions and answers that let nurses assess their progress. Expanded nursing interventions with rationales and "Ages and Stages" -- highlighting information about fluids and electrolytes across the lifespan -- broaden understanding. Contents include balancing basics, such as fluids, electrolytes, and acids and bases; disorders that cause imbalances; treating imbalances; and more.
