Nursing Diagnosis and Interventions for Dehydration

Nursing Diagnosis for Dehydration

1. Fluid volume deficit related to excessive output, less intake.
2. Risk for ineffective tissue perfusion related to decreased blood flow.
3. Risk for impaired skin integrity related to decreased skin turgor.
4. Activity intolerance related to physical weakness.
5. Risk for Decreased cardiac output related to a decrease in systemic vascular resistance.

Nursing Care Plan for Dehydration

Nursing Interventions for Dehydration

1. Fluid volume deficit related to excessive output, less intake.

Goal: adequate fluid volume so that fluid volume deficiency can be overcome.

Expected outcomes:

• Maintain fluid balance.
• Vital signs (pulse = 80-100 beats / min, temperature = 36-37oC)
• Capillary refill less than 3 seconds.
• Akral warm.
• Urine output: 1-2 cc / kg body weight / hour.

Intervention:

• Monitor vital signs, capillary refill, the status of the mucous membranes.
• Discuss strategies to stop vomiting and use of laxatives / diuretics.
• Identification of a plan to increase the optimal fluid balance.
• Assess the results of the test function electrolyte / kidney.
• Give / supervise administration of IV fluids.
• Additional potassium, oral or N as indicated.

2. Risk for ineffective tissue perfusion related to decreased blood flow.

Goal: Maintain / improve tissue perfusion.

Expected outcomes:

• Vital signs are stable BP = 120/80 mmHg, pulse = 80-100 beats / min, no pale skin.
• Warm skin.
• Palpable peripheral pulses.
• Adequate urine output from 0.5 to 1.5 cc / kg / body weight.
• CRT is less than 2 seconds.
• Composmentis consciousness.
• No chest pain.

Intervention:

• Assess changes in the level of consciousness, dizziness complaints.
• Auscultation apical pulse, watch heart rate / rhythm.
• Assess the skin against the cold, pale, sweating.
• Record output and urine specific gravity.
• Observation pale skin, redness, change positions frequently.
• Keep an eye on pulse oximetry.
• Give IV fluids as indicated.

3. Risk for impaired skin integrity related to decreased skin turgor.

Goal: Identify and maintain the skin smooth, supple, intact.

Expected outcomes:

• Good skin turgor, skin intact, no blisters, no redness.

Intervention:

• Observation reddish, pale.
• Use skin cream.
• Discuss the importance of changes in position, it is necessary to maintain the activity.
• Emphasize the importance of nutrient input / adequate fluid.