Fluids & Electrolytes Made Incredibly Easy! (Incredibly Easy! Series)

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Get all the basics on fluids and electrolytes, with the newest edition of the one-and-only Fluids and Electrolytes Made Incredibly Easy!

Backed by plenty of real-world examples, this popular guide is full of clear definitions, practical patient care info, and on-the-job how-to. Humor, illustrations, and a fun and easygoing style make it the most enjoyable way to absorb the science, concepts and real-world patient care skills. Gain the fluids and electrolytes knowledge and skills you needin an incredibly easy way!

Get the lowdown on fluids and electrolytes, with. . .
NEW! All content fully updated
Easy-to-follow definitions for fluid-related concepts
Science of fluids and electrolytes offered in clear terms, as they relate to patient care
Fluid types and fluid movements in different body systems
How hormones and other elements affect fluid balance, losses and gains
Nurse Joy and Nurse Jake explain key concepts in clear terms, offer important care reminders, and keep it light
Plenty of patient care examples, including common fluids-related diagnoses, appropriate patient outcomes, and basis for each recommended treatment
Four easy sections:
oBalancing Basics - Balancing fluids; balancing electrolytes; balancing acids and bases
o Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances Imbalances in: fluids; sodium; potassium; magnesium: calcium; phosphorus; chloride; and acids and bases
o Disorders that Cause Imbalances Heat-related illnesses; heart failure; respiratory failure; excessive GI fluid loss; acute pancreatitis; renal failure and burns
o Treating Imbalances IV fluid replacement; total parenteral nutrition

Fun drawings and cartoons make skills and concepts easy to remember
Plenty of quick-scan tables, illustrations, and flow charts offer key info
Great refresher for new nursing grads and experienced nurses looking to renew their fluids and electrolytes knowledge

Illustrated features in each chapter include:
o Memory joggers Simple tricks for remembering crucial info
o Caution Danger signs and symptoms, so you can recognize trouble right away
o Its not working Alternative interventions, for when patient outcomes are not what you expected o Chart smart Critical items you need to document
o Teaching points Clear patient-teaching tips to help your patients prevent recurrence of the problem
o Ages and stages Common fluid and electrolyte issues to watch for in very young and elderly patients
o Just the facts Brief outline of content at start of every chapter
o Quick Quiz NCLEX practice questions at end of every chapter
o Thats a wrap! Summary at end of every chapter

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