General Medical Information

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Norma M. Metheny, phD, RN, FAAN

UNIT I Basic Concepts

CHAPTER 1 Fundamental Concepts and Definitions
CHAPTER 2 Nursing Assessment

UNIT II Overview of Fluid and Electrolyte Problems: Nursing Considerations

CHAPTER 3 Fluid Volume Imbalances
CHAPTER 4 Sodium Imbalances
CHAPTER 5 Potassium Imbalances
CHAPTER 6 Calcium Imbalances
CHAPTER 7 Magnesium Imbalances
CHAPTER 8 Phosphorus Imbalances
CHAPTER 9 Acid–Base Imbalances

UNIT III Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition

CHAPTER 10 Parenteral Fluids
CHAPTER 11 Parenteral Nutrition
CHAPTER 12 Tube Feedings

UNIT IV Clinical Situations Associated With Fluid and Electrolyte Problems

CHAPTER 13 Gastrointestinal Problems
CHAPTER 14 Fluid Balance in the Surgical Patient
CHAPTER 15 Hypovolemic Shock in Trauma and Postoperative Patients
CHAPTER 16 Heart Failure
CHAPTER 17 Renal Failure
CHAPTER 18 Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Hyperosmolar Syndrome
CHAPTER 19 Fluid Balance in the Patient With Brain Injury
CHAPTER 20 Acute Pancreatitis
CHAPTER 21 Cirrhosis With Ascites
CHAPTER 22 Fluid and Electrolyte Disturbances Associated With Oncologic Conditions
CHAPTER 23 Pregnancy

UNIT V Special Considerations in Children and the Elderly

CHAPTER 24 Fluid Balance in Infants and Children
CHAPTER 25 Fluid Balance in the Elderly Patient