Section: 2.1 - Fluid Imbalance | Medical-Surgical 1 | NextGenU.org
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Student Learning Outcomes:
- Review the basic concepts related to fluid imbalance.
- Explain the significance of osmolality, osmolarity, blood urea nitrogen, creatinine, and urine specific gravity related to fluid and electrolyte status.
- Describe the clinical presentation of clients with fluid imbalance (dehydration, hypovolemia, hypervolemia).
- Describe management of clients with fluid imbalances and the nursing considerations (including for the elderly).
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Students mustMark as done
Required Learning Resources and Activities
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Students mustView
Read the entire article. (22 minutes)
‘Anatomy & Physiology’ by OPENSTAX/OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY -
Students mustView
Download the book- ‘Nursing Fundamentals’ and read pages 935-959, 998-1015. (46 minutes)
‘Nursing Fundamentals’ Textbook by Chippewa Valley Technical College -
Students mustView
Read the entire article. (7 minutes)
Patient.info including the following reference http://www.rnceus.com/renal/renalosmo.html -
Students mustView
Read the entire page. (15 minutes)
‘Nursing Skills’ by Wisconson Technical College System -
Students mustView
Read the entire page. (9 minutes)
‘Nursing Pharmacology’ by Wisconson Technical College System -
Students mustView
Watch the video. (8 minutes)
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Students mustMark as done
Slide Dick Presentation
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Students mustView
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Students mustMark as done
Quiz Unit
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Quiz: Unit 2.1
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