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Fluids, electrolytes and acid-base balance

Fluid shifts, IV solutions, sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and blood gases, with the values, rules and safe rates that decide the answer. A study guide for US nursing students. Covers Fluid compartments in words; isotonic/hypotonic/hypertonic solutions and who gets which; Na, K, Ca, Mg, Phos with causes, signs, nursing actions and treatments; ABG interpretation by a fixed stepwise method with practice values; compensation rules; IV therapy basics and calculations..