Chapter 45 – Electrolyte Imbalances: Nursing Assessment and Management

Chapter 45-Electrolyte imbalances



Alterations in Pathophysiology Related Health Promotion and
Health (Diagnosis) to Client Problem Disease Prevention




Risk Factors Expected Findings



If the client is hypervolemic with hyponatremia,




Laboratory Tests Diagnostic Procedures
Electrocardiogram (ECG): Inverted/flat T




PATIENT-CENTERED CARE Complications
Co
Medications Client Education

If the client can tolerate PO fluids,
Weigh daily and notify the




Therapeutic Procedures Interprofessional Care