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Title: A patient, experiencing multisystem fluid volume deficit, has the symptoms of ta Post by: colleen on Dec 28, 2012 A patient, experiencing multisystem fluid volume deficit, has the symptoms of tachycardia, pale, cool skin, and decreased urine output. The nurse realizes these findings are most likely a direct result of which of the following?
1. the body’s natural compensatory mechanisms 2. pharmacological effects of a diuretic 3. effects of rapidly infused intravenous fluids 4. cardiac failure Title: Re: A patient, experiencing multisystem fluid volume deficit, has the symptoms of ta Post by: robertling on Jan 3, 2013 1 -- The internal vasoconstrictive compensatory reactions within the body are responsible for the symptoms exhibited. The body naturally attempts to conserve fluid internally specifically for the brain and heart. A diuretic would cause further fluid loss, and is contraindicated. Rapidly infused intravenous fluids would not cause a decrease in urine output. The manifestations reported are not indicative of cardiac failure in this patient.
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