What are the nursing diagnoses and interventions for fluid imbalance?
May 11, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Shuwen
Introduction
Nursing diagnoses for fluid imbalance generally include activity intolerance, deficient fluid volume, and fluid volume excess. Interventions commonly involve treating the underlying condition, increasing fluid intake, and diuretic therapy. Additionally, nursing diagnoses may include ineffective breathing pattern and risk for impaired skin integrity; it is recommended to seek timely medical treatment at a正规 hospital. It is also important to maintain healthy dietary habits in daily life.
Nursing diagnoses for fluid imbalance generally include fatigue, fluid volume deficit, and fluid volume excess. Interventions commonly involve treating the underlying condition, increasing fluid intake, and diuretic therapy. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. Fatigue
Patients with conditions such as hypokalemia or hyponatremia, if left untreated over a long period, may develop metabolic acidosis or suffer from infectious shock and acidosis due to intracellular potassium loss, leading to symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and fever, resulting in fatigue. For this condition, active treatment of the primary disease is generally required.
2. Fluid Volume Deficit
Conditions such as high fever, vomiting, and gastrointestinal decompression can lead to inadequate intake of water and sodium or excessive fluid loss, causing fluid volume deficit. In such cases, it is essential to actively treat the underlying condition and improve hydration by drinking more fluids.
3. Fluid Volume Excess
When fluid intake exceeds output, leading to insufficient excretion, water retention occurs in the body, resulting in fluid volume excess. For this condition, diuretic therapy should be actively implemented to promote water excretion.
Additionally, nursing diagnoses may also include ineffective breathing pattern and risk for impaired skin integrity. It is recommended to seek timely medical evaluation and treatment at a qualified hospital. In daily life, one should maintain healthy eating habits, including consuming more fresh fruits, vegetables, and high-protein foods.
