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Fluid Volumes
Excess & Deficit Signs
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hypervolemia | Increased respiratory rate |
| Hypervolemia | Shortness of breath with exertion |
| Hypervolemia | Labored respirations |
| Hypervolemia | Sudden onset of coughing |
| Hypervolemia | Jugular vein distention |
| Hypervolemia | Increased blood pressure or pulse pressure |
| Hypervolemia | Full, bounding pulse |
| Hypervolemia | Edema of extremities or dependent areas (eg. feet, ankles, lower legs, and sacrum while in bed) |
| Hypervolemia | Auscultation of crackles or wheezes in lungs |
| Hypervolemia | Distant heart sounds |
| Hypervolemia | Weight gain |
| Hypervolemia | Increased urine production |
| Hypervolemia | Pink or frothy sputum |
| Hypervolemia | Decreased oxygen saturation level |
| Hypervolemia | Unexplainable anxiety or fear |
| Hypovolemia | Little to no fluid intake or urine output |
| Hypovolemia | Frequent vomiting or diarrhea |
| Hypovolemia | Flushed, pale, hot, dry skin, nonelastic tugor |
| Hypovolemia | Complaints of thirst or nausea |
| Hypovolemia | Dry, cracked tongue and lips |
| Hypovolemia | Elevated heart rate |
| Hypovolemia | Weak pulse |
| Hypovolemia | Fever |
| Hypovolemia | Low blood pressure |
| Hypovolemia | Sunken or depressed fontanels |
| Hypovolemia | Decreased level of consciousness (severe) |
| Hypovolemia | Confusion (severe) |