Fluid Volume Deficit Flashcards

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Hypertonic dehydration

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Water loss exceeds electrolytes
Fluids move out of cell
Increased fluid loss
Treated with hypotonic solution

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Isotonic dehydration

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Water and electrolytes lost equally
Decreased blood volume
Not enough fluids
Treated with isotonic solution

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Hypotonic dehydration

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Electrolyte loss exceeds water loss
Fluids move into cells
Treated with hypertonic solution

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