Fluid Imbalances

Your written assignment for this module should be a 1-2 page paper (not including title page and reference page) that describes the following:

• Describe what a fluid and electrolyte imbalance is and how this is important to the function of the body?
• Pick a fluid or electrolyte imbalance and describe how the patient would present, in addition to the treatment (nursing and expected medical)?

You should include a minimum of 3 scholarly references. Include a title page, in-text citations, and a reference page in APA format.

 

Module 08 – Fluid Imbalances

Scoring Rubric:

Criteria

Points

Describe what a fluid and electrolyte imbalance and how this is important to the function of the body?

3

Pick a fluid or electrolyte imbalance and describe how the patient would present, in addition to the treatment (nursing and expected medical)?

5

Grammar, APA and Organization

2

Total

10

 

Module 08 – Fluid ImbalancesScoring

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