NUR155 / NUR 155 Exam 2 Prep (Latest 2024 / 2025): Foundations of Nursing - Galen

NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing - Galen College of Nursing Exam 2 Prep Question: Fluid Deficit (Dehydration) - Signs + Symptoms? Interventions? Answer: S+S: -Feeling dry, thirsty, confused -Weak/thready pulse -Sluggish capillary refill -Decreased urine output -Decreased BP -Decreased skin turgor Interventions: Administer fluid (both IV + PO, as prescribed), monitor VS changes, I/O, weight Question: Excess Fluid Volume - Signs + Symptoms? Interventions? Answer: S+S: -Crackles in lungs -Bounding Pulse -Tachycardic -Edema -High BP -Difficulty Breathing/Cough -Jugular Vein Distention -Weight Gain Interventions: -Monitor I/O, VS, weight - Assess edema, jugular vein, and lung sounds -Make sure patient is positioned upright!