Essential for course review and NCLEX review, this resource is a complete, concentrated outline of fluids, electrolytes, & acid-base balance. Content includes all of the \'need-to-know\' information covering balances and imbalances of sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, acids & bases, replacement therapies, common health problems and much more Each chapter provides the following tools that will help lead you to success in your course and on the NCLEX-RN:Chapter ObjectivesPre- and post-chapter tests with comprehensive rationalesVocabulary reviewPractice-to-Pass exercisesCritical thinking case studiesNCLEX alertsEnhance your review with the Nursing Review & Rationales' with the free CD-ROM and Companion Website. These additional tools feature even more detailed explanations of difficult concepts and visuals, interactive practice exercises and NCLEX-RN questions, audio glossaries, and more related resources.