FIGURE 61-4 Approach to the patient with polyuria. ADH, antidiuretic hormone; ATN, acute tubular necrosis.Excessive filtration of a poorly reabsorbed solute such as glucose or mannitol can depress reabsorption of NaCl and water in the proximal tubule and lead to enhanced excretion in the urine....
(CHF),kidneyfailure, andliverfailure. Excessive intake ofsodiumfrom foods, medications,IVsolutions, or diagnostic dyes is also considered the cause of FVE. Other medical conditions that could contribute to fluid volume excess are hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, andmyocardial infarction. Restriction ...
-Weigh patient daily of same scale-Assess skin turgor-Try to alleviate the cause-Vital signs and capillary refill every 4 hours-Assess and protect skin from breakdown-Increased fluid intake and watch for fluid overload-Diet changes to correct electrolyte imbalance Electrolyte food sources? -Orange ...
Accordingly, there is a clear need for a medicament that, when administered to a patient in need, would result in a reduction in sodium retention, fluid retention, or preferably both. Such a medicament would more preferably also not involve or otherwise impair renal mechanisms of fluid/Na ...