Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: This chapter looks at many diseases that can affect fluid and electrolyte balance. It is important for the nurse to remember that the elimination of excess fluids…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: When patients experience body systems that are unable to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance, the patient may need to modify what they consume. Modifications can be made…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: The nurse makes inferences about the amount and location of fluid in the patient’s body by assessment of subjective and objective data, including laboratory test values. Before…
Figure 19.1 Successful regulation of fluid and electrolytes is a vital component to maintaining homeostasis within the human body. (credit: modification of “U.S. Navy Sailors spend time working in Valleywise Medical Center supporting the community” by Navy Medicine/Flickr, Public Domain) Chapter Outline…
advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)enhanced training and skills beyond basic life support (BLS), primarily involving the addition of resuscitation and cardiac support medicationsafterloadthe force the ventricles must generate to pump blood against the resistance in the vesselsarteriosclerosisstiffening of the arterial…
18.1 Respiratory System The various structures of the respiratory system, from the upper to lower airway, into the lungs, and to the capillary-alveolar bed, have been identified and explored. At the capillary-alveolar bed, the primary function of the respiratory system is gas…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Nurses are involved in the management of cardiopulmonary care throughout the care plan, from assessment and planning through evaluation and reassessment. Nursing actions while caring for patients…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: In the upcoming section, pathophysiology is considered, as impaired cardiopulmonary function is examined. Nonmodifiable and modifiable influences can have significant impacts on cardiopulmonary function and are thus…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: In this section, the cardiovascular system is at the center of discussion. Without the cardiovascular system, gas exchange would not be useful, as perfusion is necessary for O2 and other nutrients to…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: The primary purpose of the respiratory (or pulmonary) system is gas exchange, which is necessary to support human life. The gas exchange happens where the capillaries and alveoli meet, with…