Managing Fluid Intake and Output in the Surgical Patient

Course overview

Surgical patients are at increased risk of imbalance of fluid and electrolytes because of preoperative fluid and food restrictions and because of intraoperative fluid and blood loss. This module provides up-to-date information to help ensure perioperative nurses will recognize fluid volume deficit and support their implementation of evidence-based practices to maintain patient homeostasis and safety. The goal of this course is to inform nurses in the acute care setting about knowledge of best practices related to fluid management in the adult surgical patient.