Dehydration System Disorder | West Coast University

University:
West Coast University
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NURS 180 | Pharmacology
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2021
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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: System Disorder STUDENT NAME _____________________________________ Dehydration 43 DISORDER/DISEASE PROCESS __________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________ Alterations in Health (Diagnosis) Pathophysiology Related to Client Problem Lack of fluid in the body, caused by insufficient intake or excessive fluid loss Dehydration: Lack of fluid in the body causing a fluid imbalance Health Promotion and Disease Prevention proper amount of ventilation, meet intake requirements , Control dibetes, adequate diet, salt intake , fluid intake ASSESSMENT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Risk Factors Expected Findings excessive vomitting, diarreha, gastric suctioning, diaphoresis, renal system losses, third spacing, burns, hemorrhage, plasma loss, Altered intake anorexia, nausea, impaired swallowing , NPO Laboratory Tests Hypovolemia, electrolyte imbalances, dizzy, headached, thirsty, nauseated, fatigued, oliguria, Diagnostic Procedures Hct, BUN, Creatinine, blood sodium, blood osmolality, urine specific gravity EKG, Labs PATIENT-CENTERED CARE Nursing Care provide PO and IV therapy as ordered, adhere to Med regimen, monitor labs, weight and VS, assess gait, educate patient, chg positions slowly. MOnitor I/O, encourage rest. skin assessment Therapeutic Procedures Intake adequate amounts of fluids PO ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES fall risk, pt should have gait assessed if they are experiencing dizziness and lightheadedness. PT should be educated and their families on requirements of adequate nutrition. Complications Medications O2, Fluids PO and IV (Isotonic, LR) Pedialyte, if patient is nauseous antinausea meds, antipiuretics, pain meds, vitamins minerals Client Education intake/drink plenty of fluids/ water, adequate nutritional requirements, medication regimen, hypovolemic shock, over hydration, edema, respiratory overload, IV site complications, Interprofessional Care nutritionist pulmo/respiratory if o2 is needed THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE A11