Fluid/Electrolytes Flashcards
Volume
Amount of a fluid
Osmolarity
concentration of fluid
the concentration of solutes creating pressure in body fluids
Fluid Composition
electrolyte concentration
PH
Degree of acidity
Intracellular fluids
fluid within cells;42 % of total body water , 2/3 of total body water
Extracellular fluids
- interstitial fluids
- Intravascular
Transcellular
17% of body water
osmols
of particles of solute per kilogram of water
Isotonic
same concentration as blood
hypotonic
more dilute than blood
Hypertonic
More concentrated than blood
Electrolytes
mineral salts- compounds that separate into ions when dissolved in water
osmosis
movement of a pure solvent ( like water) from areas of lesser concentration to an area of high concentration
diffusion
passive process by which molecules of a solute move though a cell membrane from an area of higher concentration to lower concentration
Filtration
movement of water and small particles from an area of high pressure to one of low pressure
Active transport
when molecules move across cell membranes against a concentration gradient (area of low concentration to high concentration) requires energy.
Fluid Balance
fluid intake and absorption
fluid distribution
fluid output
fluid distribution
movement of fluid among its various compartments
Thirst Mechanism
- increased plasma osmolarity
- angiotensin II
- Dry pharyngeal mucous membranes
- psychological factors
- angiotensin III
- decreased plasma volume
Average adult intake of fluids recommended by IOM
2,700 mL for women
3,700 mL for men
80% from drinking fluids
20% intake from foods/ cellular metabolism of foods
insensible water loss
continuous, is not perceived by person, but can increase significantly with fever or burns
lost on a daily basis from the lungs, skin, respiratory tract, and water excreted in the feces.
Sensible water loss
occurs through excess perspiration and can be perceived by the patient or the nurse through inspection
urine excretion
Major electrolytes (6)
- Calcium ( Ca++) - bone health, neuromuscular function, cardiac function (insufficiency leads to osteoporosis)
- Magnesium ( Mg++) - Intracellular fluid, bone; many cellular functions ( insufficiency = alcoholism)
- Chloride( Cl-) - Extracellular fluid; bound to other ions
- Sodium ( Na +) extracellular fluid, regulates fluid volume
- Potassium ( K+) Muscle contraction and cardiac conduction
- Phosphate ( PO4) promoting muscle and nerve action/ assist with acid-base balance
Hypovolemia
Deficient fluid volume - occurs when there is a proportional loss of fluid and electrolytes from ECF
- loss of blood volume from surgery or trauma
Dehydration
state of negative fluid balance in which there is loss of water form ICD & ECF
Categorized by 3 causes
- insufficient intake of fluid
- excessive fluid loss
- fluid shift (intravascular fluid may leak into body tissues, burns)
Early sign- THIRST
with continued fluid loss Hypovolemic Shock
Signs of Dehydration
dry skin dry mucous membranes poor skin turgor decreased urine output hypotension orthostatic hypotension weak increase heart rate ( tachycardia) rise in body temp weight loss
Assess for and preventing Fluid volume Deficit
- sudden loss of 5% body weight = clinically significant
- elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
- elevated Hematocrit
- Urine specific Gravity
- identify pt’s. at risk: older adults, children, infants, patients with conditions associated with fluid los; diabetes, vomiting, diarrhea, fever
Hypervolemia
Excess fluid volume
excessive retention of sodium and water in extra cellular fluids
Could be caused by: excessive salt intake, diseases affecting kidney or liver function, poor pumping action of the heart
retained sodium increases osmotic pressure in the EXF
this pressure pulls fluid form cells into ECF
Signs of Hypervolemia
- Elevated Blood pressure, bounding pulse
- respirations are increased and shallow
- distended neck veins
- edema in dependent areas
- skin is pale and cool
- urine becomes dilute and volume increases
- weight gain
- moist crackles, dyspnea, ascites in severe cases
- decrease in BUN, hematocrit and urine specific gravity
ascites
the accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, causing abdominal swelling.
dyspnea
labored breathing
Preventing Fluid overload
- monitor intake and output
- Carefully regulate IV fluids
Hypokalemia
low Potassium ( K+)
SXS:
Excessive
Hyperkalemia
high potassium ( K+)
Hypocalcemia
low calcium ( Ca++)
Hypercalcemia
High Calcium ( Ca++)
Hypomagnesemia
low magnesium ( Mg++)
Hypermagnesemia
high magnesium ( Mg++)
Acid
Compound that contains hydrogen Ions (H+) releases them
base
Compound that accepts hydrogen Ions ( more alkaline)
PH for blood, Normal range of ABG
7.35 - 7.45
PH Scale
Lower the number the more acidic ( Acidosis) , the higher the number the more basic ( Alkalosis).
7 = neutral ( ex. water)
ABGs
Arterial Blood Gas- Reflection of ht balance between carbon dioxide ( C02) Regulated by the lungs and Bicarbonate ( HC03-), a base regulated by the kidneys
Three Major Mechanism that regulate Acid-Base in body
- Buffers ( Bicarbonate)
- Respiratory System ( increase/decrease rate & depth of breathing)
- Renal system ( Kidneys excrete H+ and reabsorbs bicarbonate OR Kidneys hold on to H+)
PaCO2
is the partial pressure of carbon dioxide in arterial blood and is a reflection of the depth of pulmonary ventilation.
range: 35-45 mm Hg
paO2
is the partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood. Has no primary role in acid-base regulation if it is within normal limits
normal range- 80-100 mm Hg
base excess
amount of blood buffer (hemoglobin and bicarbonate) that exists
Respiratory Acidosis
- Hypoventilation–> hypoxia
- rapid, shallow respirations
- decrease blood pressure with Vasodilation
- dyspnea
- headache
- hyperkalemia
- dysrhythmias ( increased K)
- drowsiness, dizziness, disorientation
- muscle weakness, hyperreflexia
CAUSES: Respiratory stimuli, anesthesia, drug overdoes, COPD, pneumonia, atelectasis
decreases in PH, increase in pCo2, Retention of CO2 by lungs
Respiratory Alkalosis
- Seizures
- Deep, rapid breathing
- hyperventilation
- tachycardia
- decrease or normal BP
- Hypokalemia
- Numbness and tingling of extremities
- lethargy & confusion
- Light headedness
- nausea/ Vomiting
Causes: Hyperventilation, Anxiety, PE, Fear, Mechanical Ventilation
Increase PH, Decrease pCO2, increase loss of CO2 from lungs
Metabolic Acidosis
- Headache
- Decreased BP
- Hyperkalemia
- Muscle Twitching
- warm, flushed skin ( vasodilation)
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
- Changes in Level of consciousness ( Confusion, Increased drowsiness)
- Kussmaul respirations ( Compensatory Hyperventilation)
CAUSES: DKA, Severe diarrhea, Renal Failure, Shock
Decrease in PH and Decrease in HCO3
Metabolic Alakalosis
- Restlessness followed by lethargy
- Dysrhythmias ( Tachycardia)
- Compensatory hypoventilation
- confusion ( Decreased level of consciousness, dizzy, irritable)
- nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
- tremors, muscle cramps, tingling of fingers and toes
- hypokelemia
CAUSES: Severe vomiting, excessive GI suctioning, Diuretics, Excessive NaHCO3
decrease acid or increase base
increased PH and Increase HCO3
Nursing Diagnosis: Assessment
Gather and accurately cluster data
- focused assessment
- look for patterns/emerging trends
hx
IV solutions
Hypotonic: moves fluid into the cells, causing them to enlarge( 0.45% NS)- Oh NO the cells gonna blow
Hypertonic: Pulls fluid from the cells ( D5%/0.9%NS)
(D5%/0.45%NS)
Isotonic: expands bodies fluid volume; same osmolarity as blood
( lactated ringers, 0.9% NS, D5%/Water)
Diaphoretic
Sweating
D.A.R ( Focused charting)
Data
Action
Response
P.I.E ( Problem oriented charting)
Problem
Interventions
Evaluation
SOAP( IER)
Subjective objective assess plan ( intervention evaluation reassess)
ISBARR
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