Fluid balance/imbalanceFluid balance-
amt fluid taken in = amt fluid excreted
Fluid imbalance-1. edema- excess fluid retained in tissues2. Dehydration- excess fluid loss
Edema
Dehydration
Aging and fluid balance
Swallowing difficultiesDiseases may causes fluid retentionImbalances occur quickly in elderlyThirst mechanism maybe impaired
Measurements1ml=1cc1ounce=30ml/cc1 pint=500 ml/cc1 quart=1000 ml/cc
Total each row intake and output q shiftRemember- urinate in hat, no TP/stool save trays don’t let others take things off
tray
Measuring intake/outputIntake:IceJuiceCoffeeYogartJelloIV/Tube feedingsAnything liquid at
room temperature
Output:EmesisUrineBlood/drainageLiquid stoolsNG drainage
Measuring intake
Measure in cc or mlRecord all fluids taken inInclude fluids that are liquid at room
temperatureTotal at the end of each shift &24 hr total
Measuring outputUse standard precautionsMeasure all urine, emesis, liquid stool,
drainage, blood lossEach shift empty urine from catheterIf incontinent record amt of times