Physiologic homeostasis depends on normal fluidPhysiologic homeostasis depends on normal fluidand electrolyte balance, and is important in bothand electrolyte balance, and is important in bothhealth promotion and treatment of disorders. Fluidhealth promotion and treatment of disorders. Fluidand electrolyte imbalances commonly accompanyand electrolyte imbalances commonly accompanyillnesses. Severe imbalances may result to deathillnesses. Severe imbalances may result to deathSome imbalances affect not only the acutely andSome imbalances affect not only the acutely andchronically ill but also clients with faulty diet or thosechronically ill but also clients with faulty diet or thosewho take selected medication such as diuretics andwho take selected medication such as diuretics andglucocorticoids preparation. Every nurse mustglucocorticoids preparation. Every nurse mustunderstand the process of fluid and electrolyteunderstand the process of fluid and electrolytebalance identify client at risk for imbalances,balance identify client at risk for imbalances,recognize early signs and symptoms of imbalances,recognize early signs and symptoms of imbalances,intervene as appropriate and evaluate the outcomes.intervene as appropriate and evaluate the outcomes.
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