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body temperature.
Monitor and recognize evidence of fluid and electrolyte imbalances such
as nausea and vomiting and body weakness.
Monitor intake and output closely.
Recognize signs of fluid imbalances. HYPOVOLEMIA: decreased blood
pressure, decreased urine output, increased pulse rate, increased
respiration rate, and decreased central venous pressure (CVP).
HYPERVOLEMIA: increased blood pressure and CVP, changes in lung
sounds such as presence of crackles in the base of both lungs and
changes in heart sounds such as the presence of S3 gallop.