Exam #1 Fluid and Electrolytes Flashcards
% of Total Body Water ( TBW )
55-60% in younger adults
50-55% in older adults
Body fluid is divided into what two groups?
Intracellular Fluid
Extracellular Fluid
Intracellular Fluid ( Hypotonic )
Intracellular Fluid ( Hypotonic )
Extracellular Fluid ( Isotonic )
1/3 ( 15 L ) ; composed of intravascular component, interstitial component and transcellular componenet
Intravascular Component
Composed of constitutes of whole blood; Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphate and Protein
Interstitial Fluid Component
Composed of the fluid in the tissues and surrounding the cells.
Transcellular Component
Smallest, composed of fluid in defined spaces.
Lymph fluid
Cerebral spinal fluid
- Filtration
Is the movement of fluid through a cell or blood vessel membrane because of hydrostatic pressure differences on both sides of membrane.
Ex: Blood Pressure
Higher —> lower
- Diffusion
Movement of solution from an area of high concentration to low concentration.
- Smaller substances diffuse more easily!
Molecules intermerge
Facilitated Diffusion / Active transport
The transport of substances across a biological membrane from an area of higher to lower concentration WITH the help of a transport molecule.
- Regulates what goes in/out of cell.
Ex: Sodium / P pump
- Osmosis
Movement of water across the cellular membrane from an area of lower concentration to higher.
- Helps regulate fluid balance.
Three hormones help control F&E Balance…
- Aldosterone
- ADH
- NP’s
Aldosterone
Primary function is to regulate your blood pressure.
- Signals kidney and colon to increase the amount of sodium they send INTO the bloodstream and the amount of Potasium OUT of urine.
- Retained water in blood= increasing blood volume
ADH
Conserves fluid volume in the body by reducing the amount of water passed through the urine.
- Released from pituitary gland
- Released from pituitary gland –> when ( ADH )
- Decrease in blood volume / pressure
- Concentration of salts in blood increase ( sweating )
- Thirst, N/V to keep fluid balance up
High levels of ADH causes kidneys to …
Retain water in body
Low level of ADH causes kidneys to …
Excrete too much water
NP’s
Peptide hormones that are synthesized by the heart, brain and other organs.
- Secreted in response to increased blood pressure usually in response to heart failure
Main action of NP?
Reduce arterial pressure by decreasing blood volume and systemic vascular resistance.
RAAS Pathway
Regulates fluid and sodium in body!
RAAs Steps
Angiotensin ( + Renin ) –> Angiotensin 1 ( + ACE ) –> Angiotensin 2
OR
Kidney –> Renin –> Liver –> Angiotensin –> Angio 1 –> ACE –> Angio 2
Diuretics
Increase sodium excretion ; for fluid retention
ACE Inhibitors
Less vasoconstriction and reduced peripheral resistance, greater excretion of sodium and water.
ARBS
Block receptors that bind with angiotensin II lowering BP
Direct Renin Inhibitors
Affect early in the pathway changing angiotensinogen to angiotensin!
Fluid Intake
2.3 L Daily
Min Urine output daily
400-600 mL ( 30 cc/hr )
What happens when body fluids are disrupted?
The amount of fluids affects the workload of the heart!
- Excess fluid increases BP, decreased fluid decreases BP
- Fluid changes result in changes of vital signs
- Edema
- Affects oxygenation
- Influence electrical signals
What test evaluates the presence of electrolytes?
BMP/CMP
Metabolic Acidosis
Increased H+ concentration or decreased HCO3
- Hyperventilation
Respiratory Acidosis
Increased CO2, hyperventilation
Metabolic Alkalosis
Decreased H+ or increased HCO3
- Hyperventilation
Respiratory Alkalosis
- Decrease CO2
Dehydration
Cardio: Increased heart rate, low BP
Respiratory: Increased rate
Skin: Poor skin turgor
Neuro: Cognition changes
Kidney: Concentrated urine, strong odor, < 500 mL = Concerning!
Labs: Multiple labs + S/S
S/S of Dehydration in Infants / Children
-Dry mouth
-Lack of tears
-No wet diapers for 3 hrs *
-Sunken eyes
S/S Dehydration in Older Adults
- Increased heart rate
-Weak pulses
-Ortho Hypotension
-Poor skin turgor
-Increased respiratory rate
Dehydration Nursing Priorities
- Prevent further fluid loss
-Increase fluids
-Prevent Injury
Fix Dehydration?
-Oral Fluids if awake
-Pedialyte
- IV Fluids: 0.9% NS
- Monitor I&O
-DAILY WEIGHTS!!!!
- Meds: antiemetics, antipyretics, desmopressin ( diabetes insipidus )
Fluid intake of?
1500 mL a day
Fluid Overload ( Hypervolemia )
Fluid intake is greater than the body’s need!
-Excess extracellular fluid.
Causes of Hypervolemia
-Excessive fluid replacement
-Kidney Failure
-Heart Failure
- Prolonged use of corticosteroids