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What is a common method for assessing for fluid volume excess (FVE)?
What is a common method for assessing for fluid volume excess (FVE)?
- Assessing blood pressure continuously
- Conducting regular ECGs
- Measuring I&O at regular intervals (correct)
- Performing daily blood glucose tests
How is pitting edema assessed?
How is pitting edema assessed?
- By observing the color changes in the skin
- By pressing a finger into the affected part to create an indentation (correct)
- By measuring blood pressure in the extremities
- By assessing skin temperature in the affected area
What is the recommended action for patients experiencing rapid weight gain?
What is the recommended action for patients experiencing rapid weight gain?
- Administer diuretics without consultation
- Notify the healthcare provider (correct)
- Increase sodium intake
- Encourage vigorous exercise
How should peripheral edema be monitored?
How should peripheral edema be monitored?
What is a common dietary intervention for patients with fluid volume excess (FVE)?
What is a common dietary intervention for patients with fluid volume excess (FVE)?
Why are patients advised to avoid over-the-counter (OTC) medications without consulting a healthcare provider?
Why are patients advised to avoid over-the-counter (OTC) medications without consulting a healthcare provider?
Where is the degree of edema monitored in ambulatory patients?
Where is the degree of edema monitored in ambulatory patients?
How is breath sounds assessed in at-risk patients?
How is breath sounds assessed in at-risk patients?
What should be considered if fluid retention persists despite adherence to a prescribed diet?
What should be considered if fluid retention persists despite adherence to a prescribed diet?
What is the scale used to evaluate pitting edema?
What is the scale used to evaluate pitting edema?
Why are patients instructed to avoid OTC medications?
Why are patients instructed to avoid OTC medications?
What region is assessed for edema in patients confined to bed?
What region is assessed for edema in patients confined to bed?
What interventions are recommended for controlling hypervolemia?
What interventions are recommended for controlling hypervolemia?
How does bed rest contribute to diuresis of fluid?
How does bed rest contribute to diuresis of fluid?
What can cause localized edema?
What can cause localized edema?
What is a common cause of increased extracellular fluid (ECF) volume?
What is a common cause of increased extracellular fluid (ECF) volume?
What triggers the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system in response to decreased cardiac output?
What triggers the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system in response to decreased cardiac output?
Which condition can result in ascites?
Which condition can result in ascites?
What is the goal of treatment for edema?
What is the goal of treatment for edema?
What is a potential treatment for ascites?
What is a potential treatment for ascites?
What type of medications could cause edema?
What type of medications could cause edema?
What is a type of severe generalized edema?
What is a type of severe generalized edema?
What is the result of increased interstitial oncotic pressure?
What is the result of increased interstitial oncotic pressure?
What should patients with FVE be taught to monitor?
What should patients with FVE be taught to monitor?
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