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Balancing Act - CE446
Balancing Act
Managing Fluid Intake and Output in the Surgical Patient
by Lisa M. Riedel, MS, DNP, CRNA
CE446 l 1.00 contact hrs

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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.

This course will be updated or discontinued on or before 10/19/2014

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