Nursing Diagnosis:Risk for excess Fluid Volume
Risk factors may include
Rapid/excessive fluid intake: IV, blood, plasma expanders, saline given to support BP during dialysis
Possibly evidenced by
[Not applicable; presence of signs and symptoms establishes an actual diagnosis.]
Desired Outcomes
Maintain “dry weight” within patient’s normal range; be free of edema; have clear breath sounds and serum sodium levels within normal limits.