Ch. 30 Fluid Needs Flashcards
1
Q
dehydration
A
a decrease in the amount of water in the water
2
Q
edema
A
the swelling of body tissues with water
3
Q
flow rate
A
the number of drops per min (gtt/min) or milliliters per hour (mL/hour)
4
Q
graduate
A
a measuring container for fluid
5
Q
intake
A
the amount of fluid taken in; input
6
Q
intravenous (IV) therapy
A
giving fluids through a tube inserted into a vein; IV and IV infusion
7
Q
output
A
the amount of fluid lost
