Reduce IV flow rate
Evaluate breath sounds and ABGs
Semi-Fowler's position
Treat with O2 and ordered Diuretics
Reduce fluid and Na intake
I & Os (monitor; check daily WEIGHT*MOST IMPORTANT
Circulation/Color (monitor Edema)
Turn, cough, and re-position Q2 hours
Hypovolemia - ✔✔decreased blood volume
Hypovolemia GI symptoms - ✔✔Vomit, diarrhea
Hypovolemia symptom - ✔✔Hemmorhage
Third spacing (hypovolemia) - ✔✔Fluid going into another compartment (burns)
Fluid replacement
Level of consciousness (assess and report)
Urine output (report if ↓30 cc/hr)
I & Os (monitor)
Daily weights (best measure of fluid status)
Slow position change (supine with legs ↑)
isotonic solution - ✔✔0.9% sodium chloride NORMAL SALINE
HypoNAtremia - ✔✔Low salt, confusion, can teat with normal saline
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