Dehydration PDF

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Dehydration...

Description

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:

System Disorder

Willard ST UDENT NAME Jessica _____________________________________ Fluid volume Deficit DISORDER/DISEASE PROCESS __________________________________________________________

Alterations in Health (Diagnosis)

Pathophysiology Related to Client Problem -lack of fluid in the body - releative dehydration involves a shift of water from the plasma to the interstital space - if severe can induce seizures - older adults are at am increased risk.

Dehydration

REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention - proper hydration and fluids - monitoring for S/S of dehydration

ASSESSMENT

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

Risk Factors

Expected Findings

-hyperventilation or excessive perspiration - prolonged fever - diabetic ketoacidosis - insufficent water intake - diabetic insipidus - osmotic diuretics - excessive intake of salt , salt tablets or hyperonic IV fluids

Laboratory Tests

-hyperthermia -tachycardia -thready pulse -hypotension -orthostatic hypotension - dizziness -confusion - weqkness -vomiting -thirst - dry mucous membranes

Diagnostic Procedures

- Hct -Blood osmolarity -urine specific gravity - blood sodium -BUN -increased protein, electolytes and glucose

- urinalysis - CBC - electrolytes -labs

PATIENT-CENTERED CARE

Nursing Care -monitor vitals - check urinalysis -daily weights -observe S/S -monitor I&O

Therapeutic Procedures -O2 - IV fluids - neuro check -

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES

- monitor vitals - check level of consciousness - fall risk - monitor labs

Complications Medications - O2 - IV fluids

Client Education - use call light -ask for assistance -change positions slowly

Interprofessional Care - primary care provider - nurtionist - soical services

- seizures - acute weight loss - anorexia -oliguria -hypoxia...