Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Limpet. Limpet is a common name for a number of different groups of sea snails and freshwater snails. The common name is applied to those snails that have a simple shell which is broadly conical in shape, and either is not spirally coiled, or appears not to be coiled in the adult snail.
Help for Circulation. Following a healthy lifestyle is one of the best ways to promote and maintain circulatory health. As high cholesterol levels can lead to clogged arteries, plaque deposits and hypertension, eating a high fiber and low fat diet will help keep blood flowing.
In summary: fluid and electrolyte balance is important for maintenance of proper cardiac function. The nurse should be alert to changes in the EKG which can indicate f/e imbalance; OR if an imbalance is present already, the nurse should investigate the possible ramifications to the EKG. If you are a nurse in a critical care area, you already know the rapidity with which these changes can occur.