Fluid and Electrolytes

Describe the process by which fluid and electrolytes maintain homeostasis at the cellular level.
Identify tonicity of common IV fluids and their uses. Include how the tonicity affects fluid shifts at a cellular level.
Identify nursing assessment and care of the patient with fluid and electrolyte disturbances who require I.V. therapy.

Describe the process by which fluid and electrolytes maintain homeostasis at the cellular level. Consider osmosis, diffusion, intra and extra cellular pathophysiology.

Identify tonicity of common IV fluids and their uses. Include how the tonicity affects fluid shifts at a cellular level. Consider hypertonic, isotonic, hypotonic and colloid solutions.

Identify nursing assessment and care of the patient with fluid and electrolyte disturbances who require I.V. therapy. What will you monitor? What are priorities?