Intake and output: 2 questions Flashcards
1
Q
An 8 oz glass of water given with medications equals ____ mL of water
A
240 ml
2
Q
A patient has impaired cognitive function, headaches, fatigue and dry skin what would this show to the nurse?
A
The patient is dehydrated.
3
Q
what are severe dehydration symptoms?
A
Shock, organ failure, death.
4
Q
If a patient intakes excessive fluid what are some symptoms of this?
A
fatigue, dyspnea, pitting edema
5
Q
Long term conditions of excessive fluid volume are
A
renal impairment, liver disease, heart failure
