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Per cent of body weight that is water - ANSWER 60 %

Fluid Balance - ANSWER Fluid intake and Output are equal, usually
around 2500 ml

Output Sources - ANSWER Urine, feces, sweat, respiration, etc...

Fluid Distribution - ANSWER 1. Extracellular
2. Intercellular

Extracelluar Contains - ANSWER 1. Intravascular Space
2. Interstitial Space

Intracellular - ANSWER 40% of total body weight
Contains: Water, Glucose, Solutes, Electrolytes, O2

Extracellular - ANSWER 20% of total body weight
Contains: Intravascular, Interstitial, and Transcellular

Intravascular - ANSWER In the vascular system: 5% of body weight

Interstitial - ANSWER Between cells and vascular: 15% of body weight

Transcellular - ANSWER CSF, Urine, GI secretions, Perspiration <1%

Third Spacing - ANSWER from intervascular space to body cavitity: such
as pleural effusion, edema, ascities, etc..

Edema - ANSWER excess fluid in the interstitial space

Electrolytes - ANSWER Regulate water and acid-base balance
Contribute to enyzme reaction
Needed for neuromuscular activity
Found in intracellular and extracellular

, Fluid Regulation - Thirst - ANSWER Primary regulator of fluid that
declines with age
Controled by hypothalamus and stimulated by dry mucous membranes,
loss of blood volume, and increased serum osmolaity

Fluid Regulation - Kidneys - ANSWER Filtration and reabsorption allows
us to excrete around 1500 to 2600ml per day

How urine output is measured - ANSWER 0.5 ml per kg of weight per
hour

Fluid Regulation - Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System - ANSWER
causes vasoconstriction and water retention

Fluid Regulation - Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) - ANSWER reduces urine
output in response to low blood volume or increased serum osmolaity ---
Kidneys reabsorb water

Fluid Volume Excess Causes: - ANSWER Heart Failure, Kidney failure,
illness, IV administration, medication, excess fluid intake, excess sodium
intake

Hypervolemia symptoms - ANSWER Tachy
Bounding Pulse
Increased Respiration, Crackles
Increased BP
Distended Neck Vein
Increased Wt
Edema in Dependent tissues
Decreased Hct

Fluid Management: Assessment - ANSWER Check Vitals, lung sounds,
edema, and weight

Fluid Management: Sodium Restriction - ANSWER Restrict sodium to
reduce water retention
Ex. 500mg/day

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