Fluid Balance Basics
This is the primary organ that regulates fluid balances
What is the Kidney
The first step a nurse should perform when admitting a new client.
What is introducing themselves?
A blood pH below 7.35 is called this.
What is acidosis?
A client recovering from surgery may be advanced from clear liquids to this next diet stage.
What is a full liquid diet?
The nurse should place a dyspneic client in this position to promote lung expansion.
What is high fowlers?
A patient with dehydration will have this type of using output?
What is low and concentrated urine output?
Discharge planning should begin at this time.
What is upon admission?
Common cause of respiratory alkalosis.
What is hyperventilation (anxiety, pain, or fear)?
A client with difficulty chewing or swallowing may be placed on this texture-modified diet.
What is a mechanical soft or pureed diet?
Oxygen is considered a medication and requires this before administration.
What is a healthcare provider’s order?
A term for to much fluid in the body tissues?
What is edema?
Using a return demonstration evaluates learning in this domain.
What is the psychomotor domain?
A client with COPD is at risk for this chronic acid–base imbalance.
What is respiratory acidosis?
This diet limits sodium intake and is often prescribed for clients with hypertension or heart failure.
What is the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension)?
Bluish discoloration of skin and lips due to low oxygen levels.
What is cyanosis?
What type of fluid is happy outside the cell as well as inside the cell?
What is isotonic fluid?
A nurse can verify understanding using this technique.
What is the teach-back method?
Uncontrolled diabetes can cause this metabolic imbalance.
What is metabolic acidosis (from ketoacidosis)?
Clients on an NPO order should not consume any food or fluids by this route.
What is by mouth (oral route)?
Clients with COPD should be taught to use this type of breathing to promote exhalation.
What is pursed-lip breathing?
What type of medication causes the kidneys to retain water
What is antidiuretic medication?
The first step in effective client teaching.
What is assess the client’s learning needs and readiness?
Prolonged vomiting or gastric suctioning may cause this.
What is metabolic alkalosis?
This diet limits sodium, fluids, and possibly potassium to prevent fluid retention and strain on the heart.
What is a cardiac or heart failure diet?
The nurse should remind clients that oxygen supports combustion and to avoid this while using it.
What is smoking or open flames?