Why is Mrs. Maney placed on fluid restriction? How will this assist with the treatment of her heart failure? What specific foods are typically "counted" as a fluid?
What will be an ideal response?
• On admission she was had fluid retention and had prerenal azotemia.
• Physical exam reveals 2+ pedal edema that demonstrates her fluid overload
• The patient's creatinine and BUN are also elevated.
• These findings are compatible with low kidney perfusion.
• Fluid restriction will improve clinical symptoms and quality of life.
• Foods "counted" as fluid: All beverages (including water, milk, juices, coffee, tea, soft drinks),soups, gelatins, fruit ice, Popsicles™, liquid nutritional supplements, ice cream, puddings, custard, sherbet, ice, soups, and anything liquid (or that melts) at room temperature.
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