Over Hydration

Subject: Medical and Surgical Nursing I (Theory)

Overview

The medical disease known as hypervolemia, sometimes known as fluid overload, occurs when there is too much fluid in the blood. Edema that is caused by an increase in fluid volume might be cerebral, pulmonary, or widespread. Its causes include liver failure, kidney failure, pregnancy, complications after surgery, etc. Some of its symptoms include ascitics, weight gain, shortness of breath, high blood pressure, a strong, quick pulse, and edema. Analyze the underlying causes and tailor your treatment. Encourage the patient to cut back on fluids and sodium. strict upkeep of the I/O chart.

Overhydration

An excessive amount of fluid in the blood is known as hypervolemia or fluid overload. Cerebral, pulmonary, or generalized edema can be caused by an increase in fluid volume.

Causes

  • Reaction to blood transfusion.
  • A chronic liver condition.
  • Renal failure
  • Liver dysfunction
  • Pregnancy.
  • Complications after a procedure.
  • Glomerulonephritis.
  • Nephritis.
  • kidney disease, etc.

Sign and Symptoms

  • Ascites.
  • Pitting edema and periorbital edema.
  • Gaining weight
  • Respiration difficulty.
  • Elevated blood pressure
  • Strong, swift heartbeat.
  • Edema.
  • Auscultation picks up crackles.
  • Edema that is widespread or dependent.

Nursing Management

  • Examine the underlying reasons and treat them appropriately.
  • Recommend to patient to limit water and sodium intake
  • Keep a close eye on the CVP and PAWP
  • Strict upkeep of the I/O chart
  • Support the patient's need for sleep and dieresis
  • Regularly weigh the patient
  • Pay attention to the edema level and lung sound.
  • Place the patient in a relaxed position, such as a semi-position. fowler's

References

  • healthline.com/health/overhydration
  • Mandal, G. (August 2013). A Textbook of Adult Health Nursing (2nd ed.). Dilllibazar kathmandu: Makalu publication house. Retrieved August 2013
  • msdmanuals.com › Home › Hormonal and Metabolic Disorders › Water Balance
  • survival-mastery.com/med/health/overhydration.html

 
Things to remember
  • The medical disease known as hypervolemia, sometimes known as fluid overload, occurs when there is too much fluid in the blood.
  • Complications from surgery, pregnancy, and causes.
  • Pitting edema and periorbital edema
  • Auscultatory crackles
  • Daily patient weight
  • Pay attention to the edema level and lung sound.
  • Strict upkeep of the I/O chart
Questions and Answers

The medical disease known as hypervolemia, sometimes known as fluid overload, occurs when there is too much fluid in the blood. Edema that is caused by an increase in fluid volume might be cerebral, pulmonary, or widespread.

Causes

  • Reaction to blood transfusion.
  • A chronic liver condition.
  • Renal failure
  • Liver dysfunction
  • Pregnancy.
  • Complications after a procedure.
  • Glomerulonephritis.
  • Nephritis.
  • kidney disease, etc.

Sign and Symptoms

  • Ascities
  • Pitting edema and periorbital edema
  • Gaining weigh
  • Respiration difficulty
  • Elevated blood pressure
  • Strong, swift heartbeat
  • Edema
  • Auscultation picks up crackles
  • Edema that is widespread or dependent

Over Hydration

The medical condition known as hypervolemia, also known as fluid overload, occurs when there is too much fluid in the blood. Edema that is caused by an increase in fluid volume can be cerebral, pulmonary, or generalized.

Causes

  • Reaction to blood transfusion
  • Persistent liver disease
  • Renal failure
  • A liver problem
  • Surgical
  • Operational problems during pregnancy
  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Nephritis
  • Renal syndrome, etc.

Sign and Symptoms

  • Ascities
  • Pitting edema and periorbital edema
  • Gaining weight
  • Respiration difficulty
  • Elevated blood pressure
  • Strong, swift heartbeat
  • Edema
  • Auscultation picks up crackles
  • Edema that is widespread or dependent

Nursing Management

  • Examine the underlying reasons and treat them appropriately.
  • Recommend to patient to limit water and sodium intake
  • Monitor the CVP and PAWP closely
  • Strict upkeep of the I/O chart
  • Support the patient's need for sleep and dieresis
  • Daily patient weight
  • Pay attention to the edema level and lung sound.
  • Place the patient in a relaxed position, such as a semi-fowler's position.

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