Question

1. If you suspect a patient is dehydrated, what might you find in the following areas of assessment?

a. Blood pressure

b. Eyeballs in infant

c. Weight

d. Turgor

e. Mental status

f. Jugular veins

g. Pulse quality

h. Urine

2. . Who is at risk for deficient fluid volume? (two types) (14 points)

a. Patients who:

List 5 causes for this type of risk:

b. Patients who:

List 7 causes for this type of risk:

3. Identify the four main functions of water in the body.

4. Name the three pH control mechanisms in the body and briefly explain how each system works.

Answer 1

1. Dehydration is defined as loss of fluid from body.

a. Blood pressure : decreases
b. Eyeballs in infant
c. Weight : weight loss is seen
d. Turgor : poor
e. Mental status : confusion, drowsiness and tiredness
f. Jugular veins : flat
g. Pulse quality : increased pulse rate, palpitations
h. Urine : low or no urine, urine is dark yellow in color.