Assessment and careful maintenance of fluid and electrolyte balance in patients is an essential part of the nurse's role. This article explores fluid and electrolyte balance with reference to the normal physiology of body fluids and regulation of fluids and electrolytes. It also considers some common conditions associated with fluid imbalance.
Publication
Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987), 2014, Vol 28, Issue 29, p42