Fluid Overload
This lung sound is commonly heard in fluid overload.
What are crackles?
Dry mucous membranes and thirst are signs of this condition.
What is fluid volume deficit?
This electrolyte is most important for cardiac rhythm.
What is potassium (K+)?
This lab measures sodium concentration in the blood.
What is serum sodium?
This intervention is important for a patient with fluid overload and shortness of breath.
What is elevating the head of the bed?
A patient with fluid overload may develop this swelling in the lower extremities.
What is edema?
This blood pressure change may occur when standing in dehydration.
What is orthostatic hypotension?
Muscle cramps and positive Chvostek’s sign may indicate low levels of this electrolyte.
What is calcium (Ca++)?
Normal potassium range is approximately this value.
What is 3.5–5.0 mEq/L?
This intervention helps monitor accurate fluid balance.
What is strict intake and output?
This vital sign is often elevated with fluid overload.
What is blood pressure?
This lab value often increases with dehydration due to hemoconcentration.
What is hematocrit?
This electrolyte helps regulate fluid balance and nerve impulses.
What is sodium (Na+)?
This daily assessment is one of the best indicators of fluid balance.
What is daily weight?
Patients receiving potassium IV should never receive it by this method.
What is IV push?
This electrolyte imbalance is commonly associated with excess water retention.
What is hyponatremia?
A rapid, weak pulse is an assessment finding associated with this condition.
What is hypovolemia?
Low levels of this electrolyte may cause torsades de pointes and hyperreflexia.
What is magnesium (Mg++)?
Low urine output may indicate this fluid imbalance.
What is fluid volume deficit?
This intervention is commonly ordered for hyponatremia.
What is fluid restriction?
This medication classification is commonly used to treat fluid overload.
What are diuretics?
This isotonic IV fluid is commonly used to treat fluid volume deficit.
What is normal saline?
Peaked T waves on ECG are associated with high levels of this electrolyte.
What is potassium?
This assessment finding may indicate severe hypocalcemia.
What are tetany or muscle spasms?
Cardiac monitoring is especially important with abnormalities of this electrolyte.
What is potassium?