A Correlational Study on Knowledge and Practice of Fluid and Electrolyte Administration among Staff Nurses of Selected Hospitals at Mangaluru Jacob Melvin1,*, Shashikumar2, Jobin3, Barboza Hezil Reema4 1MSc. Nursing, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Yenepoya Nursing College, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Deralakatte, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India 2HOD, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Yenepoya Nursing College, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Deralakatte, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India 3Asst. Prof., Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Yenepoya Nursing College, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Deralakatte, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India 4Lecturer, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Yenepoya Nursing College, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Deralakatte, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India *Corresponding Author: Mr. Melvin Jacob, MSc. Nursing, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Yenepoya Nursing College, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Deralakatte, Mangaluru, Karnataka, 575018 e-mail: melvin85jacob@gmail.com Contact No.: 09886665264
Online published on 23 December, 2019. Abstract Fluid balance monitoring is an essential part of caring critically ill patients. Human body cannot function properly when there is inadequate electrolyte and water in their cells. Increase or decrease of electrolyte which is present in the human body can lead to various disease conditions. Electrolyte balance is helpful to the human being to maintain their blood chemistry and muscle function. Objective Assessment on knowledge and practice of fluid and electrolyte administration among staff nurses. Materials and Method Knowledge questionnaire and observation checklist regarding fluid and electrolyte administration. Result The mean percentage of the knowledge scores and practice scores among staff nurses were 50.41% and 63% respectively. There was weak positive uphill correlation between knowledge and practice among staff nurses (r=.194). Top Keywords Fluid, electrolytes, staff nurse. Top |