Hypervolemia: Nursing Management

• What is hypervolemia?

  Fluid overload in the body
• What is the first nursing intervention for hypervolemia?

  Prevent in at-risk clients
• Which organs are most involved in fluid overload (FVO)?

  Kidneys and heart
• How can overload be prevented in at-risk clients?

  Through dietary/fluid volume restrictions
• What should be corrected to manage fluid overload?

  The underlying cause of overload
• What are potential underlying causes of fluid overload?

  Heart failure, kidney dysfunction, fluid administration
• What is the goal when restoring fluid balance?

  Correct electrolytes and fluid levels
• What should be restricted to manage hypervolemia?

  Fluid and sodium intake
• Why is it important to assess daily weights in hypervolemia?

  To look for increases from baseline trends
• What role do diuretics play in managing hypervolemia?

  They help kidneys excrete excess fluid
• What should be monitored when using diuretics?

  Electrolyte levels
• Why is it important to consider kidney function when administering diuretics?

  Insufficient function makes diuretics contraindicated
• What does ACF stand for in the context of kidney function?

  Acute Kidney Failure
• What is the first step in managing hypervolemia?

  Prevent in at-risk clients
• Why is it important to correct the underlying cause of overload in hypervolemia management?

  To address the root issue causing fluid overload
• What should be restored to manage hypervolemia effectively?

  Fluid balance and correct electrolytes
• What indicators will show improvement in a patient with hypervolemia?

  • Blood pressure (BP)
  • Heart rate (HR)
  • Daily weights
  • Decrease in lung crackles
  • Movement towards expected findings