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Renal system changes in the elderly
Author(s) -
Larsen Pd,
Martin Jh
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
aorn journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1878-0369
pISSN - 0001-2092
DOI - 10.1016/s0001-2092(07)62749-5
Subject(s) - intensive care medicine , perioperative , fluid intake , medicine , perioperative nursing , extracellular fluid , variety (cybernetics) , renal function , extracellular , surgery , computer science , chemistry , biochemistry , artificial intelligence
Fluid and electrolyte management in the elderly is a tenuous situation. Because elderly patients have a decreased capacity to regulate extracellular volume, health care personnel must administer i.v. fluids carefully. Age-related renal changes subject elderly patients to a variety of potential problems. Astute assessment skills by the perioperative nurse, however, may reduce the chance of complications and ensure optimal patient outcomes.