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Fluids and ElectrolytesFluids and Electrolytes
 
Prepared by:Mr. Nestlee S. Cabaccan RN, MSN, USRN
Mr. Nestlee S. Cabaccan RN, MSN, USRN
 
 
Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
To maintain good health, a balance of fluids andelectrolytes, acids and bases must be normallyregulated for metabolic processes to be in workingstate.
A cell, together with its environment in any part of the body, is primarily composed of FLUID.
Thus fluid and electrolyte balance must bemaintained to promote normal function. Potentialand actual problems of fluid and electrolytes happenin all health care settings, in every disorder and witha variety of changes that affect homeostasis.
Mr. Nestlee S. Cabaccan RN, MSN, USRN
 
 
Definition of terms
Fluids
a solution of solvent and solute
Solvent
a liquid substance where particles can be dissolved
Solute
a substance, either dissolved or suspended in a solution
Solution
a homogeneous mixture of 2 or more substances of dissimilar molecular structure
usually applied to solids in liquids but applies equally togasses in liquids
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