Assessment: dehydration - correct answer ✔•Assess for condition leading to
dehydration: diarrhea, poor intake, vigorous exercise, vomiting, polyuria, fluid
losses (burns, trauma) clients with drains/NG tube, burns/fluid shifts, overuse
of diuretic
Labs: dehydration - correct answer ✔•Serum electrolytes (hypernatremia)
•Increased serum osmolality normal 275- 295 mOsm/kg; elevated > 295 found
in dehydration; > 320 is critical finding
•CBC elevated H/H
•Elevated urine specific gravity > 1.030
•Increased BUN
Interventions: dehydration - correct answer ✔•Goal of interventions: replace
fluid and electrolytes to achieve homeostasis
•Closely monitor status and rehydration, avoid overcorrection
•Monitor I/O and weight
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