Multiple Choice
Which of the following fluid or electrolyte changes occur in the emergent/resuscitative phase of burn management?
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26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance
Fluid Balance
Multiple Choice
Which condition is most likely to have a nursing diagnosis of fluid volume deficit?
A
Edema
B
Hypertension
C
Dehydration
D
Hypervolemia
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Understand the concept of fluid volume deficit: It refers to a condition where there is a decrease in the volume of fluid in the body, often due to loss of water and electrolytes.
Analyze the given conditions: Edema, Hypertension, Dehydration, and Hypervolemia.
Consider the characteristics of each condition: Edema involves excess fluid in tissues, Hypertension is high blood pressure, Dehydration is loss of water, and Hypervolemia is excess blood volume.
Identify which condition involves a decrease in body fluid volume: Dehydration is characterized by a significant loss of body fluids, leading to a fluid volume deficit.
Conclude that Dehydration is the condition most likely to have a nursing diagnosis of fluid volume deficit, as it directly involves a reduction in body fluids.
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