1. Fluid Volume Excess Manifestations:
Answer
Weight gainEdema
Ascites Crackles
Distended jugular veins Increase BP, RR Increased urinary output
Bounding Pulse
2. Fluid volume Excess Labs:
Answer
Decreased BUNDecreased Serum and osmolality urine Decreased H&H
Decreased Urine sodium Decreased Urine specific gravity
3. Fluid Volume Deficit:
Answer
Occurs alone or in combination with other imbalances
Loss of extracellular fluid exceeds intake
Electrolytes lost in same proportion
4. Fluid Volume Deficit Causes:
Answer
Abnormal fluid lossesVomiting, Diarrhea, sweating
Decreased intake
Third Spacing/Fluid shiftsBurns, ascites
Diabetes, hemorrhage
5. Fluid Volume Deficit Manifestations:
Answer
Dry mouth
Decreased skin turgor
Dry, cool extremities
Muscle cramps Fatigue
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