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Case : Mia Khalifa, a 35 yr old sales lady, reports weakness, and flu-like symptoms for 3-4 days. Although thirsty, she is unable to tolerate fluids because of nausea and vomiting,
and she has liquid stools 2-4 times per day.
Subjective: Risk for Deficient Fluid Volume After 8 hours of nursing 1. Assess the patient's vital signs and After 4 hours of nursing
2-4x loose stools related to nausea, vomiting, and interventions, will maintain an condition, ask her to verbalize how interventions, the patient was able
Flu-like symptoms diarrhea as evidenced by decrease adequate fluid volume by she feel physically. to achieved normal vital signs and
(+) nausea fluid intake and high results of increasing fluid intake and will be maintained an adequate fluid
(+) Vomiting Diagnostic test. aware of the importance of 2. check signs of dehydration by skin volume by increased fluid intake.
(+) Decrease fluid intake hydration in her body. turgor, skin color and eye area's
color.
Objective:
Ht. : 5'3 3. Ensure accurate intake and output
Wt. : 166 lbs monitoring.
T : 38.6
PR : 86 BPM 4. Encourage increase fluid intake
RR : 24 CPM providing appealing liquids.
BP : 130/90
5. Encourage patient to eat foods
Focus: that is rich in potassium (e.g. banana)
Urine Specific gravity : 1.0357
Serum sodium : 155 meq/L 6. Encourage to avoid food that
cause dehydration such as coffee,
tea and dairy.
Subjective: Hyperthermia related to the patient’s After 4 hrs. Of nursing 1. Monitor the patient's vital signs After 4 hrs. of nursing interventions,
2-4x loose stools condition manifested by increased of interventions, the patient will able every 4 hrs. and ask her to verbalize the patient was able
Flu-like symptoms body temperature. to maintain core temperature how she feel physically. maintain core temperature within
(+) nausea within normal range and achieve normal range and achieved normal
(+) Vomiting normal vital signs. 2. Encourage increase fluid intake. vital signs.
(+) Decrease fluid intake
3. Promote surface cooling by means
Objective: of tepid sponge bath.
Ht. : 5'3
Wt. : 166 lbs 4.Adjust and monitor environmental
T : 38.6 factors like room temperature and
PR : 86 BPM bed linens as indicated.
RR : 24 CPM
BP : 130/90 5. Eliminate excess clothing and
covers.