NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing - Galen College of Nursing
Exam 2
Question:
How to detect fluid imbalance?
Answer:
Daily weight
Question:
What is fluid volume excess?
Answer:
Fluid intake or fluid retention that exceeds the body's fluid needs; also caled overhydration or fluid...
NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing Exam 2 Question: How to detect fluid imbalance? Answer: Daily weight Question: What is fluid volume excess? Answer: Fluid intake or fluid retention that exceeds the body's fluid needs; also caled overhydration or fluid overboard. Question: S/S of fluid volume excess Answer: edema, fluids in the lungs, high BP, High pulse Question: What is fluid volume deficit? Answer: Dehydration in which the body's fluid intake is not sufficient to meet the body's fluid needs. Question: S/S of fluid volume deficit Answer: low BP, less output, dry mucous membrane, brittle hair and nails, dehydration Question: What is aldosterone? Answer: Increase water and sodium and puts back into bloodstream Question: Normal urine output Answer: 30-80 mL/hr Question: What is Anuria? Answer: absence of urine Question: What is oliguria? Answer: low urine output Question: What is polyuria? Answer: excessive urination Question: What is normal level of BUN? Answer: 10-20 mg/dL
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