Compare and contrast worksheet Dehydration PDF

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Nursing 252 first assignment-Dehydration and fluid overload...

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Compare & Contrast Treatment Work Sheet Concept: Fluid and Electrolytes Exemplar: Dehydration & Fluid Volume Overload Overview Dehydration - not enough water in the vascular system

Related Concepts: Overview Fluid volume overload: too much water in the vascular space

Priority Assessment 1.level of consciousness assessment

Priority Assessment 1.assess level of consciousness, check for edema

2.skin turgor and mucous membrane check

2. Vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, respiration rate

3. Vital signs (BP, pulse, respiration rate) Priority Nursing Interventions

3.auscultate heart and lung sounds Priority Nursing Interventions

1.give fluid via PO or IV, stop diuretics if there is any.

1.restrict sodium intake and increase fluid

2.monitor patient’s blood pressure going too low and monitor I&O

2.increase movement

3.I&O and daily weight measure 3.safety precautions ( Risk for fall) Priority Teachings 1. Encourage to increase fluid intake

Priority Teachings 1.encourage exercise (movements)

2.avoid or limit caffeinated drinks and alcohol

2.low sodium diet

3. Change in food choice ( food with high water content)

3.educate to look for signs and symptoms of hypervolemia such as increased blood pressure,pulse, respiration rate, and urine output

Priority Potential & Actual Complications 1.urinary or kidney problems

Priority Potential & Actual Complications 1. Heart failure

2.seizures/ shock

2.kidney failure

3.brain damage

3.problems with hormones such as aldosterone and anti diuretic hormones...