Mod 1 - Parental infusion therapy

Question 1

S and S of Fluid volume excess - lung sounds? BP? Pulse? Cough? Weight? Respirations?

Answer 1

• Moist crackles (rales) in lungs
• Increased BP
• Rapid bounding pulse
• Frequent moist cough
• Weight gain
• SOB

Question 2

S and S of FVD

- Skin? BP? urine status? weight?

Answer 2

• Poor skin tugor
• Decreased BP
• Dry mucous membranes, thirst
• Decreased urine input
• Weight loss

Question 3

s and s of low sodium

Answer 3

apprehension, lethargy, muscle cramps, abdominal cramps, nausea and vomiting, anorexia, postural hypotension

Question 4

s and s of low potassium

Answer 4

muscle weakness, leg cramps, fatigue, nausea and vomiting, anorexia, cardiac arrythmias, decreased bowel sounds and motility