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What is the definition of dehydration? |
When you use or lose more fluid than you take in and your body doesn't have enough water and other fluids to carry out its normal function. |
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What are some possible reasons for reduced fluid intake? |
*Pharyngitis *Anorexia *Respiratory distress *Abuse, usually elderly or children *Voluntary or imposed cessation |
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Increased fluid output can be categorised into 4 areas. What are they? |
*Insensible losses (hard to measure) *Renal losses *GI losses *Translocation |
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What are some insensible losses of fluid? |
*Respiration *Fever *Sweating *Heat Stroke (read up on this!) *Hyperventilation |
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What are some real losses of fluid? |
*Osmotic -Hyperglycaemia -Diuretic overdose *Non osmotic -Sustained hypokalaemia or hypercalcaemia -Chronic renal failure -Diabetes insipidus |
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What are some ways to lose fluid in the GI? |
*Vomiting and diarrhoea *Irritable bowel syndrome *Inflammatory bowel disease *Infection |
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What things would you consider in your assessment of a dehydrated pt? |
*Hx *Diet *D & V *Urine output (Nappies for very young/old) *Bowel motion output *infection *Thirst *Mental status |
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What physical things can be assessed on a dehydrated pt? |
*Respiration *CRT *Sunken eyes, absent tears *Decreased skin turgor *Tongue *Temp |
