This episode covers the essentials of fluid imbalances, focusing on dehydration, hypovolemia, and fluid volume excess. We'll explore risk factors, assessment findings, and the role of the nurse in managing fluid imbalances through patient-centered care. We'll also discuss complications of severe dehydration and overhydration, highlighting lab values and treatment interventions to maintain homeostasis. Tune in to understand how to assess, monitor, and support patients with fluid imbalances, ensuring effective care and positive outcomes.
All information in this podcast is sourced from ATI and the 2023 edition of Fundamentals of Nursing by Taylor.
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