MODULE 08 WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT – FLUID IMBALANCES. Your written assignment for this module should be a 1-2 page paper (not including title page and reference page) that describes the following:
- Describe what a fluid and electrolyte imbalance is and how this is important to the function of the body?
- Pick a fluid or electrolyte imbalance and describe how the patient would present, in addition to the treatment (nursing and expected medical)?
You should include a minimum of 3 scholarly references. Include a title page, in-text citations, and a reference page in APA format.
Module 08 – Fluid Imbalances
Scoring Rubric:
Criteria
Points
Describe what a fluid and electrolyte imbalance and how this is important to the function of the body?
3
Pick a fluid or electrolyte imbalance and describe how the patient would present, in addition to the treatment (nursing and expected medical)?
5
Grammar, APA and Organization
2
Total
10
