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| An essential nutrient and the most important need after Oxygen. |
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Amount of fluid taken in and the lost is equal.
Body cells requires balnaced electrolytes, fluids, and pH(acids and bases) |
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| charged particles capable of conducting electricity |
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| Recieve fluids/electrolytes |
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| through foods,drinks and IV therapy |
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| Fluid requirements for an adult |
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| Urine,feces,perspiration,and expiration |
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| Vomiting, diarrhea,gastric suctioning, and bleeding |
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| Intracellular fluids(ICF) |
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found within the cells of the body
2/3 of the body fluid |
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| Extracellular fluids(ECF) |
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found outside the cells of the body
1/3 of total body. |
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| (ECF) found w/in the vascular system |
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| (ECF)surrounds the cells and includes lymph |
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| (ECF) CSF (cerebrospinal fluid,pleural,peritoneal synovial fluids |
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| ECF & ICF major components |
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Oyxgen from the lungs
Dissolved nutrients from GI tract
Excretory products of metabolism
Charged particles called IONS
Pos ions are called cations
neg ions are called anions |
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| many break up (dissociate) in water |
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| Always accompanied by loss of H2O |
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| Always accompanied by sodium excretion |
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| process by which fluids and electroltyes move through a semi permeable membrane |
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| Intermingling of molecules in liquids, gases, and solids by a random movement. |
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found in the ECF
Ref range: 135-145 mEq/L for adult |
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found in the ICF
Ref range: 3.5-5.0 mEq/L |
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| primary regulator of fluid intake |
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Urine
Insensible water loss
noticeable loss
loss through the intestines in feces |
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| water loss not usually noticed or measured (breathing,skin) |
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| skin, (severe burns: a condition where a nurse has to be more concerned for fluid deficit);heavy sweating |
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| Fluid intake for average adults |
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2200-2700 mL
from all sources (drinks,vegetables,fruits,meats,ect.) |
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2500 mL/day
in the form of sweat, urine, feces,expired air |
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| Dehydration/Fluid volume deficit |
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Fluid intake limited
Fluid loss greater than intake |
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| Dehydration/Fluid volume deficit causes |
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Vomiting
diarrhea
NG suction
bleeding
excessive sweating
excessive urination
Minimal po intake |
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dry lips and mucous membranes
dry skin & poor turgor
Urine output low and dark and concentrated
hypotension
pulse increases
Infants- no tears,sunken eyes and fontanels |
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| Fluid excess/Over-hydration |
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Intake exceeds output
Common in those with kidney,heart, and liver disease.
Excessive IV fluids |
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| Fluid excess/Over-hydration(Symptoms) |
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edema/swelling
lung congestion
elevated bp,pulse,and respiratory rate
jugular vein distention
urine dilute when kidneys functioning properly |
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| Nurses diagnoses(Fluid volume deficit) |
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| r/t chronic illness and malnutrition AMB reports of fatigue,dry skin/mucous membranes and change of mental status |
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| Nurses diagnoses(Fluid volume excess) |
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| r/t excess fluid or sodium intake AMB shortness of breath, orthopnea, weight gain and anasarca |
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No foods or fluids
give frequent mouth care
Surgery,tests or illness |
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| Encourage Fluids (FF) force fluids) |
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offer fluids frequently
maintain adequate intake,to prevent UTI's and prevent dehydration |
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Fluids limited to prescribed amount
Kidney,heart or liver disease
Remove water pitcher
strict i&o
divide fluide intake 3 shifts
frequent oral care |
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Urine(voided or catheter) out should not be less that 30 ml/hr (normal=30-50ml/hr)
Vomitus(emesis)
wound drainage
NG suction
Diarrhea (liquid stool measured) formed stool charted(record consistency,size,and oror) |
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4 oz =120 ml
10oz = 300 ml |
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1 quart = 1000 mls or 1 liter
1 pint = 16 oz or 500 mls
1 cup = 8 oz or 240 mls
1 tblspoon = 1/2 oz or 15 ml
1 tsp = 5 ml |
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primary responsibility of RN
Observe and report
redness,
swelling,
pain,
bleeding at IV site
Limit stress on tubing & assist with ambulation
Nursing students DO NOT adjust flow,change pump settings, insert IV, hang IV or fluidss until cleared with clinical instructer. |
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| keeping a record of all fluids taken in the body and all fluids lost from the body. |
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fluids taken by mouth
popsicles
ice cream
Tube feedings & TPN
IV Fluids
Assess for SOB,coughing,& wheezing
strained cereals
puddings
custard
soups
liquid drinks etc |
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used to measure fluids for intake or output
Other containers graduated include;
urinals
pilgrim caps
specimen cups
bedpans must be emptied into graduate to measure.
for accurate output no toilet paper |
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