NURS 203

FLUID AND ELECTROLOTES NURS 203 Electrolytes are minerals in your body that have an electric charge. They are in your blood, urine, tissues, and other body fluids. Electrolytes are important bec ause they help. Balance the amount of water in your body. Balance your body's acid/base (pH) level. SANDRA LEYVA SANDRA LEYVA  The main fluid in the body is water. Total body water is 60% of body weight. The water is distributed in three main compartments separated from each other by cell membranes...