Midterm preparations on Causes of
Fluid Imbalance-Sherpath
A nurse has been assigned to care for four patients. Which patient condition would the nurse
recognize as at risk for fluid volume deficit (FVD)?
Hemorrhage.
Which statements accurately describe hypertonic fluid deficit?
-There is greater water loss than solute loss.
-It results in shrinkage of cells.
Which conditions increase the risk for development of hypertonic fluid volume deficit (FVD)?
-Diabetic insipidus.
-Osmotic diuretics.
-Hypertonic intravenous fluids.
A patient has just returned to the hospital room following surgery. Which postoperative factor
places the patient at risk for fluid volume deficit (FVD)?
Patient has a nasogastric tube that is draining.
