Beginners Nursing

Do you know what the function of sodium is within the body?  We are going to answer that question in this lesson and then identify some causes and risk factors for developing hyponatremia, or low sodium levels.  We will also

In this lesson, we are going to go over what causes hypovolemia, or low fluid concentration in the blood, and identify some common signs and symptoms of the condition.  We will then go through testing and common lab results that

In this lesson, we are going to review isotonic solutions, how they are used for fluid therapy, and give some examples of types of these fluids.  We will also review potential side effects and contraindications of these fluids nurses need

In this lesson, we are going to review hypertonic solutions, how they are used for fluid therapy, and give some examples of types of these fluids.  There are special considerations that need to be used with these fluids that differ

In this lesson, we are going to review hypotonic solutions, how they are used for fluid therapy, and give some examples of types of these fluids.  There are special considerations that need to be used with these fluids that differ

In this lesson, we are going to go over what common electrolytes nurses need to be very familiar with.  To help with studying electrolytes, we will also give a summary of normal laboratory values that you will need to memorize.

In this lesson, we are going to go over what electrolytes are and what their general functions are in the body.  We will introduce some common types of electrolytes that nurses need to be very familiar with. To help with

In this lesson, we are going to introduce several concepts that are important to understanding fluid balance within the body.  We will review where fluids are concentrated in addition to how they move into and out of cells and tissues