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Abstract
Fluids and electrolytes imbalances are common problem in acute care settings. Nurses who are familiar with the causes, manifestations and management of these problems are in the best position to anticipate electrolyte imbalance and treat quickly. Moreover, the life- threating nature of these imbalances makes them a particularly important area for nursing assessment and care. Aim: This study aimed to assess nurses ’ level of knowledge and practices regarding to care of patients with fluid and electrolytes imbalance in critical care units. Setting : This study was conducted in critical Care Unit of trauma at Al Zagazig University Hospital affiliated to Zagazig University. Sample: Convenience sample of (30) nurses working in Critical Care unit were recruited to fulfill the aim of this study. Tools of data collection : Three tools were formulated and tested to collect data pertinent to the study :1) Self adminsterated questionnaire to assess nurses ’knowledge .2) Observational checklist to assess nurses` practices. 3) Factors affecting nurses` performance. Results: The study result revealed that more than half of studied nurses had unsatisfactory level of knowledge and practices regarding to care of patients with fluid and electrolytes imbalance .In addition , there were factors affecting nurses` performance such as : loss of training about procedure performed in unit , physical stress , lot of cardiopulmonary resuscitation cases in absence of equipment and devices. Recommendation: The study recommended for increasing the knowledge through appropriate curriculum, educational program and providing standard of fluid and electrolytes balance booklet.
Keywords: Nurses’ performance, fluid and electrolytes imbalance and critical care unit.