Fluid & Electrolyte Basics V - PDF

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This document covers Fluid Volume Deficit - Dehydration, a common manifestation of dehydration. It lists causes, reasons, and compensation mechanisms. It could be used as study material for a nursing class.

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Fluid & Electrolyte Basics V Fundamentals of Nursing Fluid Volume Deficit - Dehydration MEMORY TRICK FVD is a common manifestation of dehydration, DRY where there is a deficit or decrease in body fluid! Cli...

Fluid & Electrolyte Basics V Fundamentals of Nursing Fluid Volume Deficit - Dehydration MEMORY TRICK FVD is a common manifestation of dehydration, DRY where there is a deficit or decrease in body fluid! Clients present sucked in, shrivelled up & very Dehydration weak, like a dried out raisin in the sun! Deficit of fluid Top 4 Causes: Vomiting & Diarrhea Hot body & Sweating: ! ! Fever, Heat Stroke, Thyroid Crisis Severe burns ! Urination & 3 Ds: DI, DKA, Diuretics Top Reasons Memory Trick DI - Diabetes Insipidus DI think Dry Inside DKA - Diabetic DKA think D - Dry Ketoacidosis Increased sugar concentration in the blood (hyperglycemia) Typically caused by infection Kussmaul respiration (insensible losses) Diuretics End in “-ide” = body dried Furosemide, Hydrochlorothiazide Compensation of FVD & Dehydration: Increased thirst 0₂ 0₂ Holding on to urine (concentration) 0₂ 0₂ 0₂ 0₂ 0₂ Increased HR & Vasoconstriction Notes

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