NR226 / NR-226 Exam 2 : Fundamentals [Patient Care] - Chamberlain

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NR-226 Fundamentals [Patient Care] Exam 2 what fluid imbalance is where water and electrolyte losses are about equal? hypovolemia (isotonic fluids) should a nurse treat hypovolemia? 0.9 NS or ... Lactated Ringer's/blood transfusion why should a nurse give isotonic fluids to people with hypovolemia? restore blood volume and normalize BP more water lost than electrolytes (hypernatremia and ECV deficit) is what type of fluid imbalance? dehydration/hyperosmolarity what is the treatment for dehydration? oral fluids or IV--low sodium, hypotonic solutions what are examples of hypotonic solutions that can treat dehydration? 0.45 NS what consideration should a nurse consider when administering hypotonic solutions? administer gradually!!--hypotonic solutions will draw fluid into cells and swell them if given too quickly what type of injury should a nurse NOT give hypotonic solutions? brain injury too much fluid is what type of fluid imbalance? hypervolemia/overhydration what med can be given to be used as the oncotic pressure that brings back fluid into the intravascular system from the interstitial and will help with hypervolemia? albumin what is the treatment of hypervolemia? -remove fluid w/o changing electrolyte composition or osmolality of ECF (dialysis) -diuretics (watch K+) -give albumin -restrict sodium and water intake -give hypertonic fluids (fluids with dextrose) [Show More]

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