HESI RN Fluid a Guías de estudio, Notas de estudios & Resúmenes

Always look at labs before giving any fluids FLUID About 60% of the adult body is made up of fluids Infants are at an increased risk for imbalances and are effected most by fluid shifts Total body H2O decreases from birth to old age Types of Fluid 1. Intracellular : fluid inside the cell. ( K+ is most abundant) 2/3 of all fluid in the body is intracellular. 2. Extra cellular: three types of extra cellular fluid A. Intravascular: capillary blood , 3L Plasma 3L Blood components ( RBC) B....