Third spacing - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

On morning assessment of your patient in room 2502 who has severe burns. You notice that fluid is starting to accumulate in his abdominal tissue. You note that his weight has not changed and his intake and output is equal. What do you suspect? A)Third spacing B)This is normal and expected after a burn and it is benign C)Document this finding as non-pitting abdominal edema D)Intravascular compartment syndrome A You would suspect third spacing. Third-spacing is the accumulation of trapped ...

hypertonic - ️️solution has osmotic pressure higher than body fluids, higher than blood plasma; draws fluid into the vein and increase blood volume ex. 5% dextrose in normal saline, 5% dextrose in 0.45% NaCl, 5% dextrose in lactated ringers -do not administer to dehydrated clients or those with heart or kidney disease, can draw fluid from RBC and cause them to shrink intracellular fluid (IFC) - ️️-vital to normal cell function -two thirds of total body fluid in adults -inside cel...

CMSRN Study Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025 Examples of third spacing - ANSWERSAscites, edema, burn Dilutional Hyponatremia - ANSWERSExcessive fluid intake Edema, confusion, weight gain Treatment: decrease fluid intake "swells, rings tight" True Hyponatremia - ANSWERSLoss of fluid and Na Weight loss, DRY, hypotensive, tachy, DEHYDRATED Tx: replace both sodium and water Hypernatremia Causes - ANSWERSFevern unresponsive to traditional interventions, Na IV fluids, DI, tube f...

Chapter 13: Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Disturbance You are caring for a patient who has a diagnosis of syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH). Your patients plan of care includes assessment of specific gravity every 4 hours. The results of this test will allow the nurse to assess what aspect of the patients health? Nutritional status Potassium balance Calcium balance Fluid volume status Ans: D Feedback: A specific gravity will detect if ...

Gould’s Pathophysiology for the Health Professions 5th Edition VanMeter Hubert Test Bank Gould’s Pathophysiology for the Health Professions 5th Edition VanMeter Hubert Test Bank 01: Introduction to Pathophysiology Chapter 01: Introduction to Pathophysiology Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following would be the most likely cause of an iatrogenic disease? a. An inherited disorder b. A combination of specific etiological factors c. An unwanted effect of a prescribed drug ...

F&E MedSurg Exam Questions & Answers 2024 A patient with consistent dietary intake who loses 1kg of weight in a day has lost _______mL of fluid - ANSWERS1000mL (1L) The nurse is caring for a client with an electrolyte imbalance. Which should the nurse consider as contributing to this client's health problem? Select all that apply. a. vomiting b. constipation c. medications d. imaging studies e. cosmetic procedures - ANSWERSa. vomiting c. medications Examples of insensibl...

What is uncontrolled water loss from skin, lungs, and stool called? - Insensible loss What is the normal daily amount of insensible loss? A. 500-1000mL/day B. 100-500mL/day C. mL/day D. mL/day - A. 500-1000 mL/day What spacing would the RN categorize normal distribution of fluid in the body? A. Second Spacing B. Third Spacing C. Normal spacing D. First Spacing - D. First Spacing

"Third-spacing" can cause which form of shock? A. Anaphylactic B. Hypovolemic C. Septic D. Cardiovascular - B. Hypovolemic Third-spacing = movement of fluid out of the vascular system into the interstitial areas, resulting in loss of fluid leading to hypovolemic shock A 18-year-old male is admitted after a motor-vehicle accident with air-bag release. He complains of chest tightness and is restless and anxious. Heart sounds are barely audible on auscultation. The patient is most likely...

Nursing 220 Exam #1 Study Guide Solutions Updated 2024 water – ANSWER--amount affected by age, sex, and body fat -function: medium for metabolic reactions within cells, transport for nutrients, waste products, and other substances, lubricant, insulator and shock absorber, means of regulating and maintaining body temperature -60% of an average adult's weight -70-80% of infant's body weight -men have a higher percentage because they have more muscle, women have a lower muscle mass...

Exam 2: NR 341/ NR341 Complex Adult Health Exam 2 Review (2024/ 2025) | Questions with Verified Answers | Chamberlain 1. After taking nitroglycerin for 1-2 days what happens? Answer: they develop a tolerance 2. What is kidney function related to systemically? Answer: can affect cardiac output 3. What kind of acid-base balance does kidney malfunction make? Answer: metabolic acidosis - from increased h ions 4. How do people with kidney malfunction...