Fluid Volume Excess/Hypervolemia

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

  Fluid Volume Excess/Hypervolemia
• What neurological changes can occur due to hypervolemia?

  Changes in level of consciousness
• What symptom of hypervolemia can indicate confusion?

  Confusion
• What headache symptom can be associated with hypervolemia?

  Headache
• What severe neurological symptom can occur due to hypervolemia?

  Seizures
• What respiratory symptom indicates pulmonary congestion in hypervolemia?

  Presence of crackles in the lungs
• What cardiovascular change is associated with hypervolemia?

  Increased heart rate
• What does an increased blood pressure indicate in hypervolemia?

  Fluid Volume Excess
• What cardiovascular sign indicates increased jugular venous distension (JVD)?

  Increased JVD
• What is the significance of the presence of S3 in hypervolemia?

  It indicates an extra cardiac sound
• What type of edema is associated with hypervolemia?

  Dependent edema
• What characteristic of edema can be present in hypervolemia?

  Pitting edema
• How does weight change in hypervolemia?

  Weight increases
• What skin condition can occur due to hypervolemia?

  Cool pale skin
• What gastrointestinal symptom can occur with hypervolemia?

  Anorexia
• What gastrointestinal symptom can indicate nausea in hypervolemia?

  Nausea
• What change in bowel sounds (BS) can occur in hypervolemia?

  Increased bowel sounds