This irreplaceable resource is written in the enjoyable Incredibly Easy(R) style, making must-have information approachable and entertaining while clarifying real-world applications. Step-by-step directions boost your confidence in balancing fluids and electrolytes, understanding fluid imbalances and the disorders that cause them, treating imbalances, and more. Helpful tips throughout reinforce key concepts, provide important care reminders, and strengthen your problem-solving and patient teaching capabilities.

This 8th Edition is thoroughly updated with the latest insights and practices to ready you for success in today's nursing practice and beyond.

FEATURES

• Updated content throughout keeps you current with the latest fluid and electrolyte nursing practices, common fluid imbalances and disorders you'll encounter in practice, the effect of COVID-19 on fluid and electrolyte balances, and more.
• Colorful drawings, charts, and diagrams clarify important content in vivid detail.
• Memory Jogger reminders enhance your recall and understanding of difficult concepts.
• CAUTION! alerts help you quickly recognize dangerous signs and symptoms.
• It's Not Working sections highlight alternative interventions to address unexpected patient outcomes.
• Chart Smart lists familiarize you with critical documentation elements and help you avoid legal trouble.
• Teaching Points offer patient-teaching tips you can use to help patients prevent recurrence of problems.
• Ages and Stages alert you to common fluid and electrolyte issues in young patients and older adults.
• That's a Wrap! summaries reinforce key chapter takeaways at a glance.