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NSG 122 Fluid Volume Sheet
- Course
- NSG 122
- Institution
- Herzing University
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Cardiovascular• Thready, increased pulse rate, decreased blood pressure and orthostatic
hypotension, flat neck and hand in veins in dependent positions, diminished
Fluid Volume peripheral pulses, decreased central venous pressure, dysrhythmias
Respiratory
Deficit • Increased rate and depth of respirations, dyspnea
Neuromuscular
• Decreased central nervous system activity, from lethargy to coma, fever,
“HypOvolemia” depending on the amount of fluid loss, skeletal muscle weakness
(Low fluid volume) Renal
• Decreased urine output
Integumentary
• Dry skin, poor turgor, tenting, dry mouth
Gastrointestinal
• Decreased motility and diminished bowel sounds, constipation, thirst,
decreased body weight
Serum Blood Lab Findings
25%
• Increased serum osmolality, increased hematocrit
• Increased blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
• Increased serum sodium level
• Increased urinary specific gravity
Memory Trick:
• If Osmolality is HIGH = Body is DRY
• If Specific gravity is HIGH = Body is DRY
Cardiovascular
Fluid Volume Respiratory
Excess Neuromuscular
“Hypervolemia”
(High fluid volume) Renal & Urinary
Integumentary
Gastrointestinal
100% Serum Blood Lab Findings
Memory Trick:
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