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Water Basics
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*Basic component of all tissues
*40-60% of human body is water *Transports nutrients & wastes *Medium for metabolism *Insulator & shock absorber *Lubricant (joints & GI tract) *Regulator of body temp *Provides form & structure |
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Average 24 hour intake
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*Oral liquids: 1,200-1,500 mL
*H2O in foods: 700-1,000 mL *Metabolism: 200-300 mL *Total: 2,100-2,800 mL *Ideal adult intake = 2600mL/day Minimum: 1500-2000ml/day |
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Average Daily Output
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*Kidneys: 900-1,400 mL
*Lungs: 350 mL *Skin: 450-700 mL *Feces: 150 mL *Total: 1,850-2,600 mL *Minimum urine output: 500mL/24h *An ounce per hour (30cc) |
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Symptoms of Dehydration
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*Low blood pressure
*Fever *Dry skin *thirst *mental disorientation |
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Dehydration
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-10% loss can cause serious problems
*Low BP *Low nutrition absorbtion *Low kidney function -20% loss can lead to circulatory failure & death |
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Monitoring Intake & Output
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*NPO status
*Post-op patients *Have IVs *Foley catheter *After foley is removed *On diuretics *Excessive fluid loss or retention |
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Parenteral/Enternal Feeding
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-Intravenous Fluids:
*D5W or D5NS only provide carbs, 200kcal/1000mL; 3 bags in 24h = 600kcal *TPN contains carbs, protein, fat, vitamins, & minerals, 1800cc = 1800kcal per 24h (placed in major artery near heart) -Enteral Feedings: *Tubes: NG, gastrostomy, jejunostomy *Specially prepared solutions *Keep HOB up 30 degrees when providing care |
