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What is a common mechanism through which fluid volume deficit (FVD) may occur?
What is a common mechanism through which fluid volume deficit (FVD) may occur?
- Excessive salt intake
- Excessive fluid intake
- Excessive sweating
- Excessive urination (polyuria) (correct)
What is the urine output per hour that indicates FVD in an adult?
What is the urine output per hour that indicates FVD in an adult?
- More than 1 mL/kg/h
- Less than 5 mL/kg/h
- Less than 1 mL/kg/h (correct)
- More than 2 mL/kg/h
What is a characteristic of skin turgor in a person with severe FVD?
What is a characteristic of skin turgor in a person with severe FVD?
- The skin becomes excessively dry
- The skin immediately returns to its normal position when released
- The skin flattens more slowly after the pinch is released
- The skin may remain elevated for many seconds (correct)
What vital sign should be closely monitored in FVD?
What vital sign should be closely monitored in FVD?
In a healthy person, how does pinched skin respond when released?
In a healthy person, how does pinched skin respond when released?
Which of the following is a potential cause of fluid volume deficit (FVD)?
Which of the following is a potential cause of fluid volume deficit (FVD)?
What does a urine output of less than 1 mL/kg/h in an adult represent?
What does a urine output of less than 1 mL/kg/h in an adult represent?
How often should fluid intake and output (I&O) be monitored to assess for FVD?
How often should fluid intake and output (I&O) be monitored to assess for FVD?
What is a characteristic of turgor in a person with FVD?
What is a characteristic of turgor in a person with FVD?
What is a potential effect on vital signs in FVD?
What is a potential effect on vital signs in FVD?
What is the best method to measure tissue turgor?
What is the best method to measure tissue turgor?
What is a common symptom of FVD?
What is a common symptom of FVD?
What is a potential indicator of fluid volume deficit (FVD) in a person's mouth?
What is a potential indicator of fluid volume deficit (FVD) in a person's mouth?
How is urine concentration monitored in a volume-depleted patient?
How is urine concentration monitored in a volume-depleted patient?
What is the potential consequence of severe FVD on mental function?
What is the potential consequence of severe FVD on mental function?
What is a potential indicator of hypovolemia in patients with relatively normal cardiopulmonary function?
What is a potential indicator of hypovolemia in patients with relatively normal cardiopulmonary function?
How can fluid losses be minimized in a patient with diarrhea?
How can fluid losses be minimized in a patient with diarrhea?
What type of fluids are prescribed to increase extracellular fluid (ECF) volume?
What type of fluids are prescribed to increase extracellular fluid (ECF) volume?
What may be offered to a patient with fluid volume deficit and oral discomfort?
What may be offered to a patient with fluid volume deficit and oral discomfort?
What may be needed before oral fluid replacement can be tolerated if nausea is present?
What may be needed before oral fluid replacement can be tolerated if nausea is present?
What is a potential indicator of fluid volume deficit in the tongue?
What is a potential indicator of fluid volume deficit in the tongue?
What is the potential color of highly concentrated urine?
What is the potential color of highly concentrated urine?
What may be assessed to determine whether hypovolemia exists in patients with acute cardiopulmonary decompensation?
What may be assessed to determine whether hypovolemia exists in patients with acute cardiopulmonary decompensation?
What may indicate either fluid volume deficit or mouth breathing?
What may indicate either fluid volume deficit or mouth breathing?
