Hypervolemia
chronic illnesses that increase risk for hypervolemia
renal failure
Liver failure
CHF
Temperature response to hypovolemia/dehydration
May be slightly elevated
Phosphorous level in response to high calcium level
hypophosphatemia
Diarrhea often causes which Acid/ Base imbalance
Metabolic acidosis
Alpha blockers for BPH cause which side effect
hypotension
Medication frequently utilized in hypervolemia
Diuretics: furosemide, potassium sparing
First response to critical low potassium
Administer potassium (not IVP)
What is a nursing intervention for respiratory alkalosis
Breathe in paper bag or nonrebreather
Type of catheter used with BPH
Coude
What might the nurse be looking for in daily weights to see if fluid volume excess is improving?
Weight loss
What is minimum urine output required to demonstrate hydrated state?
30mL/hour
Trousseau's sign means
hypocalcemia
Which imbalance is represented by pH 7.30 CO2 55 HCO323
Respiratory acidosis
Foods that cause calcium oxalate stones
What electrolyte consumption should be limited in the presence of fluid volume excess?
causes of dehydration
vomiting, diarrhea, diuretics, sweating
electrolyte imbalance secondary to furosemide
hypokalemia
Respiratory interventions that can help respiratory acidosis
bronchodilators, deep breathing, incentive spirometry, BiPAP
Why is a catheter left in place following a TURP
To compress and prevent bleeding and to allow for irrigation to prevent clots
Name appropriate nsg interventions for fluid volume excess
Weigh daily
Strict I&O
Give diuretics
Anticipate fluid restrictions
Restrict sodium intake
Saline lock IV
Why do older adults frequently become dehydrated
Loss of thirst drive
Magnesium level when calcium is low
Mag and Calcium match
Breathing pattern often seen in response to DKA
Kussmal's
Treatment for intussuception