Fluid Management
What are the four consequences of sodium loading during dialysis?
1. Increased sodium in post treatment 2. increased thirst and fluid intake 3. increased fluid weight gain 4. hypertension
State 3 ways we can contribute to sodium loading during dialysis
1.Diffusion from dialysate 2. Normal Saline Administration 3. Dietary Intake
What are the consequences if a patient is consistently fluid overloaded (hypervolemia)?
Hypertension, LVH, CVD, increased mortality rate
What are the consequences and risks of hypovolemia during the treatment?
Ischemia and damage to vital organs, loss of RRF, increase Mortality Rate