The nurse is caring for a postop craniotomy patient. When writing the plan of care, the patient has a diagnosis of Deficient fluid volume related to fluid restriction related to osmotic diuretic use
What would be an appropriate intervention for this diagnosis?
A) Change the patient's position as indicated
B) Monitor serum electrolytes
C) Maintain NPO status
D) Monitor arterial blood gas values
Ans: B
Feedback: The postoperative fluid regimen depends on the type of neurosurgical procedure and is determined on an individual basis. The volume and composition of fluids are adjusted based on daily serum electrolyte values, along with fluid intake and output. Fluids may have to be restricted in patients with cerebral edema. Changing the patient's position, maintaining an NPO status, and monitoring ABG values do not relate to the nursing diagnosis of Risk for imbalanced fluid volume.
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