Focus On: Fluids & Electrolytes

Page reviewed and updated: January 2023

fluids.pngAttention to a patient’s fluid and electrolyte status is essential for nurses no matter where you work. Imbalances can quickly turn into life-threatening situations and it is imperative to fine tune your knowledge and skills to recognize subtle signs and symptoms and intervene appropriately when an issue with fluids and electrolytes arises. Even if you are well into your nursing career, it’s important to refresh and review this critical information.

Use these peer-reviewed resources to understand the importance of volume status and electrolyte abnormalities in your patients. Our journal articles, nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) activities and pocket card will help you master fluids and electrolytes quickly so you can get back to what matters most – the patient. 

IV Fluids FREE Pocket Card!
Lippincott NursingCenter, December 2022

Quick Guide to Laboratory Values FREE Pocket Card!
Lippincott NursingCenter, April 2022

Red Light, Green Light Electrolyte
Nurse Educator, January/February 2023

Outcomes Similar with Restricted vs. Standard IV Fluid Administration in Patients with Septic Shock
AJN, American Journal of Nursing, October 2022

Intravenous Fluid Supplementation for Preterm Infants With Hyperbilirubinemia: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Advances in Neonatal Care, August 2022

NCPD Common electrolyte abnormalities in primary care: Hypercalcemia
The Nurse Practitioner, July 2022

Impaired Absorption of Extended-Release Potassium Chloride in a Patient With a High-Output Ileostomy
Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing, September/October 2021

Assessment of Calcium and Vitamin D Intake in an Outpatient Gastroenterology and Hepatology Clinic
Topics in Clinical Nutrition, July/September 2020

Abnormal Basic Metabolic Panel Findings: Implications for Nursing
AJN, American Journal of Nursing, June 2020
 
Electrolyte Analysis and Replacement: Challenging a Paradigm in Surgical Patients
Journal of Trauma Nursing, May/June 2020
 
Fluid Overload and Risk of Mortality in Critically Ill Patients
Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing, November/December 2019

NCPD Concentration and Volume: Understanding Sodium and Water in the Body
AJN, American Journal of Nursing, December 2019

Magnesium Requirement in Children: Recommendations for Reevaluation and Comparison With Current Evidence for Adults 
Nutrition Today, September/October 2019
 
Fluid Balance Monitoring in Congestive Heart Failure Patients in Hospital: A Best Practice Implementation Project
JBI Evidence Synthesis, October 2019
 
Intravenous Magnesium Sulfate to Attenuate Hemodynamic Changes in Laparoscopic Surgery: A Systematic Review Protocol
JBI Evidence Synthesis, October 2019
 
Feasibility of Assessing Sodium-Associated Body Fluid Composition in End-Stage Renal Disease
Nursing Research, May/June 2019
 
The Sodium Conundrum: Evolving Recommendations and Implications
Nutrition Today, January/February 2019
 
Effectiveness of Phosphate Binders in Adult Patients with End Stage Renal Disease Receiving Hemodialysis: A Systematic Review
JBI Evidence Synthesis, January 2019
 

 

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