Understanding Electrolytes
by Nursing CE Catalog
Contact Hours: 1.2 Course Description: This module provides an overview of the functions of sodium, potassium, magnesium, chloride, and bicarbonate as well as relating various electrolyte imbalances to patient assessment and symptoms. Course Objectives:Explain the role of electrolytes in maintaining homeostasis
Describe the function of sodium, potassium, magnesium, chloride, and bicarbonate in the body
Relate the various electrolyte imbalances to patient assessment and symptoms This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. DISCLOSURES Criteria for successful completion includes a passing score of 70% on the post-test offered at the end of this course. A Certificate of Completion will be issued to all those who pass the post-test. The planning committee members and all content specialists have declared no conflict of interest, no commercial support, no off-label use of products, and no financial relationships as it relates to this activity. Approval of the continuing education activity does not imply endorsement by the provider, ANCC, PA State Nurses Association or CoursePark of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with this activity. Course Code: 152-2-E-11-88A Course Approved: September 2011 Course Expires: September 2013
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