ABGs - pH: 7.35-7.45
CO2: 35-45
HCO3: 22-26
autonomy - independence
benficence - doing good
BUN - 10-20 mg/dL
Calcium lab value - 8.5-10.5
Causes of FVD - Fluid loss: vomiting, diarrhea, burns, hemorrhage
Fever, tachypnea, NPO
Causes of FVE - Heart Failure
Renal Failure
Sodium
Excess fluid intake
CHF patients - Hypertonic
Creatinine lab values - 0.6-1.3
Decrease complications for pt getting IV therapy - Rights
, Monitor pt
Verify allergies
Evidence based guide lines
Dehydration Assessment - low BP, increase HR, dizziness, low urine output, poor skin turgor, dry
mucous membranes
Delegate to UAP - Notify nurse
Pt complaints
Notice anything abnormal
Dr orders - Date/time
Med
Dose
Route
Frequency
Signature
Drop factor for IV fluids - On the packaging
Example of a vesicant - Dextrose
fidelity - faithfulness
Flagyl labs - Leukocyte, liver enzyme, AST,ALT
Flagyl side effects - Syncope atoxia, dark urine, incontintent, leukopenia