The Importance of Fluid Balance in Clinical Practice

Overview

Journal Nurs Stand

Specialty Nursing

Date 2008 Sep 10

PMID 18777823

Citations 4

Authors

Katie Scales

Julie Pilsworth

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Abstract

This article reviews the physiology that underpins normal fluid balance and discusses how fluid balance can be affected by illness. Clinical assessment of hydration and the importance of fluid balance record keeping are explained. Recommendations are made to improve fluid balance management in clinical practice and the professional importance of record keeping is highlighted.

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