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What restrictions are dialysis patients on?
Fluid is the one of the main restrictions for patients who are on dialysis. They must learn to drink less and to avoid foods that will increase their thirst.
What are the importance of the rule of nines in the treatment of burn patients?
The importance of the "rule of nines" in treatment of burn patients is that it allows estimation of the extent of burns so fluid volume replacement can be calculated accurately.
How does drinking more water usually help decrease fluid retention or edema when a patient has no fluid restrictions?
Many patients who have edema -- fluid retention -- often reduce their water and fluid intake. But this can compound the problem with edema. Fluid intake increases blood volume and stimulates the kidneys to remove fluid wastes. At the cellular level in tissues, increased fluid volume promotes better circulation, which prompts the cells to increase how they move wastes into the bloodstream for transport to the kidneys for processing.However, each patient must discuss this with their doctor. Some patients do have fluid restrictions depending on that patient's medical conditions. But generally speaking, most people can handle normal fluid intake when they have edema and often see better kidney function and less edema.
Is it right or left heart failer when the ventricles cannot pump enough blood through the body and fluid builds up to creating edema?
right side
When is the best time to record patients fluid intake?
The best time to record a patients fluid intake is right after the time when fluid is taken in, whether by mouth or IV. Any delay may result in forgetting to enter the information.
What are ascites that can develop in liver cancer patients?
Some patients develop a collection of fluid, known as ascites, in the abdominal cavity.
What is the indicator of fluid retention in critically ill patients?
Intake and Output.
Why would a patient be on fluid restrictions who is on lipids pro cal and iv fluids?
because you dont want them to become fluid over loaded
When do you start an intake and output chart?
In case of dehydration In fluid and electrolyte imbalance In kidney impairment patients In case of dialysis patients
What is medical term meaning excessive accumulation of interstitial fluid?
Edema means collection of fluid in the tissues. Edema is fluid accumulation in tissues which is common in patients with renal disorders, congestive heart failure and patients with preeclampsia. Edema is an accumulation of interstitial fluid, or fluid between cells in the tissue.
What happens to the dura membrane in Marfan syndrome patients?
The weak dura in Marfan patients swells or bulges under the pressure of the spinal fluid. This swelling is called ectasia.
Why do pneumonia patients get confused?
probably due to the lack of oxygen secondary to fluid being accumulated in lungs
