Describe the functional processes of the kidney function. Calcium, sodium, potassium and chloride are controlled by the nephrons. Describe this method of control. Finally discuss the mechanism of renin-angiotensin-aldosteron system and how this system is affected in the event of trauma or surgery resulting in blood loss.

Describe the functional processes of the kidney function.  Calcium, sodium, potassium and chloride are controlled by the nephrons.  Describe this method of control.  Finally discuss the mechanism of renin-angiotensin-aldosteron system and how this system is affected in the event of trauma or surgery resulting in blood loss.

Discuss Fluid Volume Excess. Describe the imbalance, identify types of patients who are greatest risk for these imbalances, discuss specific implementations, develop related nursing prevention strategies, and factors that make it difficult to implement prevention strategies or possible nursing responses.

Discuss Fluid Volume Excess. Describe the imbalance, identify types of patients who are greatest risk for these imbalances, discuss specific implementations, develop related nursing prevention strategies, and factors that make it difficult to implement prevention strategies or possible nursing responses.