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Balancing Act    
Managing Fluid Intake and Output in the Surgical Patient
by Lisa Reidel, RN, MS, CRNA
CE446 l 1.00 hr

Balancing Act - CE446
Objectives:

The goal of this program is to inform nurses about fluid management of the adult surgical patient. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to —

·         Describe the role of fluids and electrolytes in homeostasis.

·         Identify the causes of fluid volume deficit before surgery.

·         Explain the calculation of fluid deficit and replacement volume.


Course expires on 11/2/2012
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