Fluid and electrolyte imbalance

Question 1

sodium

Answer 1

Neurological

Question 2

calcium

Answer 2

bones

Question 3

potassium

Answer 3

cardiac (heart)

Question 4

fluid and electrolyte =?

Answer 4

regulates homeostasis

Question 5

fluid volume excess

Answer 5

• neurological - changes in LOC, confusion, headaches, seizures, coma, cerebral edema
• respiratory- pulmonary congestion, crackles, SOB, O2 levels decrease
• cardiovascular- bounding pulse, increase BP, increase JVD, presence of S3, tachycardia
• GI- anorexia, nausea
• Edema- dependent pitting edema

Question 6

FVE intervention

Answer 6

• I & 0
• daily weight
• fluid restriction
• diuretics
• respiratory assessments
• check LOC
• check for edema
• cardiovascular checks
• decrease iv fluids
• raise head of bed
• give oxygen if needed