fluids and electrolytes

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Hello, I am in my second semester and in my med/surg we are going into fluids and electrolytes, acid/base balance.. Can anyone tell me if there is a possibility of actually understanding this and remembering it all for a test? It seems like all the symptoms are similar except maybe a few with different BP reading. I am lost.. I understand the concept of each but with test questions.. how will I differientiate them all? If anyone has any tips to remember this it will be greatly appreciated..

Thanks

Amy

Specializes in ICU/CCU, CVICU, Trauma.
Hello, I am in my second semester and in my med/surg we are going into fluids and electrolytes, acid/base balance.. Can anyone tell me if there is a possibility of actually understanding this and remembering it all for a test? It seems like all the symptoms are similar except maybe a few with different BP reading. I am lost.. I understand the concept of each but with test questions.. how will I differientiate them all? If anyone has any tips to remember this it will be greatly appreciated..

Thanks

Amy

I put together a great packet for Acid-Base balance/ABG's. If you are interested PM me and I can email it to you.

Specializes in Geriatrics, Cardiac, ICU.
Well wouldnt you know it,, I went to Books a Million and they are out of that book. I have the test this coming friday, so I dont think I have time to order it and study it. I guess I will have to break it down from my textbook. What a bummer.. Thanks for all the replys here.. I love this board.

Amy

So have it overnighted or 2nd day it through amazon.com. It will be here either Tuesday or Wednesday.

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