2026 Update) Pathophysiology Guide|
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Question:
Hypervolemia?
Answer:
happens when too much fluid accumulates and/or organs in the body are
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unable to manage or excrete this extra fluid.
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Conditions that lead to fluid imbalance
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Hypovolemia?
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blood loss from external injury
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dehydration
anemia
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,severe diarrhea and/or vomiting
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Conditions that lead to fluid imbalance
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Hypervolemia?
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heart failure, liver failure (cirrhosis), and renal failure
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Conditions that lead to fluid imbalance
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Maldistribution?
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systemic inflammatory response syndrome
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oliguria?
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,Decreased urine output i,- i,-
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anuria?
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absence of urine i,- i,-
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Signs and Symptoms of Fluid Imbalance
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Hypovolemia?
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dizziness
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low blood pressure
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high heart rate
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oliguria or anuria (scant or no urine output)
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hypernatremia
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Signs and Symptoms of Fluid Imbalance
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Maldistribution?
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generalized or site-specific edema (swelling)
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reduced oxygen saturation
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low protein or albumin levels
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Signs and Symptoms of Fluid Imbalance
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Hypervolemia?
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generalized edema i,-
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reduced oxygen saturation
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oliguria or anuria (scant or no urine output)
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hyponatremia