Discussion - Fluid Restrictions in HealthcareInstructionsDiscuss how to assist patients when fluid restrictions are ordered by the physician by following the discussion prompts to complete your initial discussion post. After creating your initial post, respond to at least two of your peers in a substantive manner. Discussion PromptsMrs. Jackson has Chronic Heart Failure. She is admitted to your facility with diuretic medications and Stage 3 edema.Today the physician placed an order for a 1.5 liter (1,500 militer) a day (24 hours) fluid restriction.In your initial post, share two ways that you can:Aid the patient in being compliant with their fluid restriction, andWork alongside the dietitian to keep an accurate account of the amount of fluids consumed by the patientSome examples would be:EducationMonitoringCommunicationEncouragement and behavior managementSupport your information with at least one cited resource.

Congestive heart failure (CHF) occurs when the heart can't pump enough blood to meet the body's…

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Phlebotomy Essentials

6th Edition

ISBN:9781451194524

Author:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Publisher:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting

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Discussion - Fluid Restrictions in Healthcare

Instructions

Discuss how to assist patients when fluid restrictions are ordered by the physician by following the discussion prompts to complete your initial discussion post. After creating your initial post, respond to at least two of your peers in a substantive manner.

Discussion Prompts

Mrs. Jackson has Chronic Heart Failure. She is admitted to your facility with diuretic medications and Stage 3 edema.
Today the physician placed an order for a 1.5 liter (1,500 militer) a day (24 hours) fluid restriction.
In your initial post, share two ways that you can:
- Aid the patient in being compliant with their fluid restriction, and
- Work alongside the dietitian to keep an accurate account of the amount of fluids consumed by the patient
Some examples would be:
- Education
- Monitoring
- Communication
- Encouragement and behavior management
Support your information with at least one cited resource.