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LPN Expert Guides: Fluids and Electrolytes
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Edition:
- 1st Ed.
- Author:
- LWW
- Publisher:
- Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW)
- ISBN:
- 978-1-58-255923-0
- Doody's Star Rating®:
- Score:
- 91
- Doody Core Title Score:
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Description
This quick-reference guide offers LPNs/LVNs clear explanations of difficult concepts related to fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance.
The book describes specific imbalances, their pathophysiologic mechanisms, and various therapies including I.V. fluid replacement, total parenteral nutrition, and blood component therapy. Information is presented in a highly organized format with abundant illustrations. Recurring icons include Red Flag (key findings, risks, complications, and contraindications associated with an imbalance or therapy), Life Stages (age-related variations), and Spotlight (flow charts or illustrations depicting physiologic and pathophysiologic mechanisms).
The book describes specific imbalances, their pathophysiologic mechanisms, and various therapies including I.V. fluid replacement, total parenteral nutrition, and blood component therapy. Information is presented in a highly organized format with abundant illustrations. Recurring icons include Red Flag (key findings, risks, complications, and contraindications associated with an imbalance or therapy), Life Stages (age-related variations), and Spotlight (flow charts or illustrations depicting physiologic and pathophysiologic mechanisms).
Details
- Platform:
- OvidSP
- Publisher:
- Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW)
- Product Type:
- Book
- Author:
- LWW
- ISBN:
- 978-1-58-255923-0
- Specialty:
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- Practical/Vocational Nursing
- Skills & Procedures
- Language:
- English
- Edition:
- 1st Ed.
- Pages:
- 320
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Doody's Star Rating®:
- Score:
- 91
- Doody Core Title Score:
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