Intro
These populations are at greatest risk for fluid and electrolyte imbanalnce
What is the very young and very old
The easiest independent nursing intervention to assess for fluid and electrolyte imbalance.
What is daily weight?
Another way to say fluid volume deficit.
What is dehydration?
These are the basic 4 electrolytes.
What is potassium, sodium, magnesium, and calcium.
Moves fluid into cells, OUT of vessel
What is Hypotonic fluids?
This diagnostic lab is used to measure electrolytes in the blood.
What is BMP (basic metabolic panel) and magnesium?
Name the 2 routes we can use to replace water in the body for patients.
What is oral and IV?
Name 3 causes of fluid volume deficit.
What is vomiting/diarrhea, profuse diaphoresis, burns/severe wounds, long term NPO status, diuretic therapy, GI suctioning, difficulty swallowing/impaired thirst, unconsciousness, fever
What is potassium?
Stay where I put it.
What is Isoconic fluids?
This diagnostic test is used to monitor how the heart is functioning.
What is an electrocardiogram (ECG)
This pharmacology class of medications increases the passing of urine.
What are diuretics
Name 3 assessment findings related to fluid volume excess
What is pitting edema, increased pulse/respriotry rate, crackles, SOB, pale cool skin, headache, elecated BP, weight gain
Electrolyte related to bone and muscle assessment.
What is Calcium
Name the three primary prevention measures designed to minimize risk factors and manage risk of fluid and electrolyte imbalance.
What is patient teaching, dietary measures or gluid management?
Excessive fluid in the extracellular fluid space.
What is hypervolemia?
Electrolyte you should assess if patient presents with tremor, tachycardia and confusion.
What is assess for hypomagnesemia.
Name a Isotonic fluid.
What is 0.9% NS?