Changes in a person’s fluid volume can result from dehydration, heart or kidney disease, or blood loss. An assessment of fluid volume status is an essential part of your daily responsibilities. This course reviews fluid volume assessments and common findings related to changes in fluid volume.
Changes in a person’s fluid volume can result from dehydration, heart or kidney disease, or blood loss. An assessment of fluid volume status is an essential part of your daily responsibilities. This course reviews fluid volume assessments and common findings related to changes in fluid volume.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Assessment of Fluid Volume Status
Assessment Components
Skin and Mucous Membranes
Weight
Vital Signs
Neck Veins
Elimination
Other Findings
Completing Your Assessment
Review
Summary
Section 3: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Ed has 30 plus years of nursing experience with clinical roles in trauma, emergency, critical care, skilled nursing, behavioral health, occupational health, home care, and is a certified clinical nursing instructor in North Carolina. Ed served as Director of Nursing for rural emergency services and physician practices. Ed earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. Ed retired from the U.S. Coast Guard with 34 years served. Disclosure: Edward Bartels, RN, BSN, MICN has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
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