Fluid Volume Excess/Hypervolemia

• What condition may lead to an increase in intracranial pressure?

  Various medical conditions
• What are some neurological signs of increased intracranial pressure?

  Changes in level of consciousness
• What is a common symptom of increased intracranial pressure?

  Confusion
• What headache type is associated with increased intracranial pressure?

  Headache
• What seizure activity may indicate increased intracranial pressure?

  Seizures
• What respiratory symptom indicates pulmonary congestion?

  Presence of crackles in the lungs
• What cardiovascular change is associated with increased heart rate?

  Presence of a bounding pulse
• What blood pressure change is noted with increased intracranial pressure?

  Blood pressure increases
• What does JVD stand for in cardiovascular assessment?

  Jugular venous distension
• What extra cardiac sound may be present with increased intracranial pressure?

  Presence of S3
• What type of edema is associated with increased intracranial pressure?

  Dependent edema
• What characteristic describes pitting edema?

  Leaves a dent when pressed
• What weight change may indicate fluid retention?

  Weight increase
• What skin condition may be observed with edema?

  Cool, pale skin
• What gastrointestinal symptom may occur with increased intracranial pressure?

  Anorexia
• What nausea symptom is associated with increased intracranial pressure?

  Nausea