The ins and outs of fluid balance in the acutely ill patient.
Many reports and studies have highlighted concerns with fluid management in acute care settings. The level of knowledge displayed by nurses and the influence this has on fluid management is often analysed. Nurses measure patients’ fluid intake and output in the belief that medical staff will use the...
| Publicado en: | British Journal of Nursing Vol. 24; no. 1; pp. 14 - 19 |
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| Formato: | Journal Article |
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Mark Allen Holdings Limited
2015
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