Fluid Overload Flashcards
Fluid overload…
excess of body fluid.
Most common type of fluid overload is…
hypervolemia.
Most serious problems of fluid overload… (5)
heart failure, pulmonary edema, dilution of salt and potassium which can lead to seizures, coma, and death.
Cardiovascular changes in fluid overload (4)
Bounding pulse.
Distended neck and hand veins.
Increased pulse rate.
Hypertension.
Respiratory problems in fluid overload (4)
Increased RR.
Shallow Respirations.
SOB.
Moist crackles.
GI problems in fluid overload (3)
Increased motility in acute, decreased motility in chronic.
Enlarged Liver.
Other issues in fluid overload (4)
Headache.
Visual disturbance.
Skeletal muscle weakness.
Paresthesias.
Watch out for in fluid overload…
Pressure injuries.
May need to be on for fluid overload…
sodium and fluid restrictions.
