Presentation on theme: "Chapter 17: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balances"— Presentation transcript: 1 Chapter 17: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balances
2 Distribution of Body Fluids Intracellular fluid (ICF) All fluids within body cells 42% of body weight Extracellular fluid (ECF) All fluid outside of cells Divided into three smaller compartments Interstitial
Intravascular Transcellular
3 Composition of Body Fluids Electrolytes An element or compound which will separate into an electrically charged ion Ions Cations Anions
4 Movement of Body Fluids Diffusion A solute in a solution moves fro an area of higher concentration to lower concentration Osmosis Movement of solvent across a semipermeable membrane from lower to higher concentration Filtration Water and diffusible
substances move across a membrane in response to pressure Active Transport Movement of molecules or ions uphill against osmotic pressure
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7 Regulation of Body Fluids Fluid Intake -Thirst mechanism -Osmoreceptors Hormonal -ADH stored in posterior pituitary -Angiotension I -Angiotension II -Aldosterone Fluid Output -Insensible loss
-Sensible loss -Kidneys -Skin -Lungs -GI track
8 Regulation of Electrolytes Cations Sodium 135 to 145 mEq/L Potassium 3.5 to 5 mEq/L Calcium 8.5 to 10.5
mg/dl Magnesium 1.5 to 2.5 mEq/L Anions Chloride regulation Bicarbonate regulation Phosphorous-phosphate regulation
9 Regulation of Acid-Base Balance Product of cellular metabolism and continually
buffered Buffer Substance or group of substances that absorb or release hydrogen to correct acid-base balance pH Reflection of the balance between carbon dioxide (an acid) and bicarbonate (a base)
10 Disturbances
in Electrolyte and Fluid Imbalances Sodium Potassium Calcium Magnesium Chloride Fluid disturbances
11 Acid-Base Balance pH range 7.35 to
7.45 PaCO2 range is 35 to 45 mm Hg PaO2 range is 80 to 100 mm Hg Oxygen saturation should be over 90% Base Excess range is +/– 2 mEq/L Bicarbonate range is 22 to 26 mEq/L
12 Acid
Base Imbalance Respiratory Acidosis PaCO2, pH Respiratory Alkalosis PaCO2, pH Metabolic Acidosis Acid in the blood and loss of sodium bicarbonate Metabolic Alkalosis Loss of acid or levels of bicarbonate
13 Assessment Nursing History - Age - Past medical history - Recent surgery, trauma, or respiratory disorder - Environmental factors - Diet history Physical Assessment - Check cardiovascular - Oral cavity for signs of dehydration - Dizziness - Lethargy - Confusion - Blurred vision
14 Measuring Fluid Intake, Output, and Daily Weight Oral NG tube Jejunostomy feeding IV fluids Output Urine Diarrhea Vomitus Gastric
suction Blood Drainage from wounds
15 Laboratory Studies Electrolytes Hematocrit Creatinine BUN Urine specific gravity ABG
16 Diagnosis Decreased cardiac output Acute confusion Diarrhea Deficient fluid volume Excess fluid volume Risk for impaired fluid volume Impaired gas exchange Risk for injury Ineffective
peripheral tissue perfusion Risk for decreased cardiac tissue perfusion Risk for ineffective cerebral tissue perfusion Risk for ineffective gastrointestinal perfusion Risk for ineffective renal perfusion Risk for shock
17 Planning Goals and outcomes Setting priorities Collaborative care Set achievable goals in collaboration with patient and other health care members Setting priorities Base these on the nursing diagnosis
selected Collaborative care Include patient, family members, discharge planner or social services as needed
18 Replacement of Fluid and Electrolytes Oral TPN Crystalloids Colloids
19 IV Therapy Vascular access Types of solutions Maintenance of the system Complications
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21 Blood Replacement Autologous Allogenic or homologous Blood typing Patient’s own blood is infused Allogenic or homologous Donor blood Blood typing ABO Rh
Transfusion reaction
22 23 Evaluation Focus on the goal of helping the patient A successful outcome reveals the
patients restorative of fluid and electrolyte balance. Evaluate if you met the patient’s expectations
24 Practice Questions 1. A patient is diaphoretic and has an oral temperature of 104 degrees F. These are classic signs of which of the following? A. ADH deficit B. Extracellular fluid loss C. Insensible water loss D. Sensible water loss
25 Practice Questions (continued) 2. The body’s fluid and electrolyte balance is maintained partially by hormonal regulation. You will express an understanding of this mechanism in which of the following statements? A. “The pituitary secretes aldosterone.” B. “The kidneys secrete antidiuretic hormone.” C. “The adrenal cortex secretes antidiuretic hormones.” D. “The pituitary gland
secretes antidiuretic hormone.”
26 Practice Questions (continued) 3. A senior student nurse delegates the task on intake and output (I&O) to a new nursing assistant. The student will verify that the nursing assistant understands the task of I&O when the nursing assistant
states: A. “I will record the amount of all voided urine.” B. “I will not count liquid stools as output.” C. “I will not record a café’ mocha as intake.” D. “I will note perspiration and record it as small or large amount.”
What is sensible water loss?
"Sensible" loss is loss that can be perceived by the senses and can be measured. If you've lost it, you know you've lost it! "Insensible" losses can neither be perceived nor measured directly.
What are some examples of sensible water loss?
A measurable loss of body fluid, e.g., blood, diarrhea, urine, vomit. If sensible losses consistently exceed fluid intake, dehydration may result.
What is insensible water loss?
Insensible fluid loss is the amount of body fluid lost daily that is not easily measured, from the respiratory system, skin, and water in the excreted stool. The exact amount is unmeasurable but is estimated to be between 40 to 800mL/day in the average adult without comorbidities.
What is sensible water loss quizlet?
Sensible water loss includes water lost through feces and urine while insensible water loss includes water lost through sweating and evaporation.
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