Fluid Imbalance Flashcards
How does fluid imbalance happen? (3)
Hypervolemia
Hypovolemia
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What are risk factors for fluid imbalance?(4)
Diuretics
Adrenal insufficiency
Diarrhea
Serious infection/fever
What sort of labs are important for fluid imbalance?(5)
Electrolytes Bun and electrolytes HCT Urine specific gravity Urine and serum osmolaloty
What are signs and symptoms of hypervolemia?
Ascites
Inc BP HR and JVD
What are manifestation of hypovolemia?
Acute weight loss Low BP Inc hr Thirst Dehydration
What are nursing interventions for hypervolemia
Assess for edema
Assess respiratory system
Rest
Accurate measuring and recording
What are nursing interventions for hypovolemia?
Bowel care as needed
Skin care
Monitor in and out
Mouth care
Which organs/glands regulate fluid volume?
Kidney Heart Lungs Pituitary Adrenal
What are causes of hypernatremia?
Decrease water intake
Increase water loss
Sodium intake
What sort of manifestations might someone have if they have hypernatremia?
Thirsty
Dehydration
Confusion or change in LOC
What are some causes of HYPONATREMIA?
Increase water intake
Decrease water loss
Sodium loss
What are manifestations of HYPONATREMIA?
Fluid overload
GI symptoms
