Assessment & Nursing Process for F&E Imbalances Flashcards
1
Q
What should assessment include?
A
Assess normal I& O patterns
Med hx; steroids, laxatives, diuretics
Disease hx?
Lab Tests
2
Q
Laboratory Tests for F &E
A
Serum Electrolytes
Plasma osmolality
Urine Osmolality
Urine SPecific gravity
ABG
3
Q
For I &O … “what goes in….”
A
Must come out
4
Q
Concentration of water to urine
A
Urine Specific gravity a good indicator of hydration
5
Q
Urine Specific gravity normal range
A
1.010- 1.020
