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Concept Processes 1.docx NR 283 Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance in Relation to Dehydration NR 283 - Pathophysiology Chamberlain College of Nursing Concept Process: Analysis of Fluid and Electr... olyte Imbalance and Dehydration Fluid and electrolyte imbalance is one of the many signs of dehydration, this occurs in result to an excessive loss of water from the body tissues. This is often accompanied by an imbalance of electrodes such as sodium, chloride and potassium. œSodium imbalances are particularly important in patients who need intensive care because both hypo- and hypernatremia are associated with increased mortality in these patients regardless of age, gender and diagnoses. (Balcı et. al., 2013). Overall, age does not contribute to dehydration but however increases the risk for it to arise. Older adults are more susceptible to dehydration and alteration of electrolytes that can cause not only physica. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [Show More]
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