UNDERSTANDING FLUID RESTRICTION IN THE CLINICAL SETTING
In the image above, Mr. R is admitted to the hospital with a history of congestive heart failure. His doctor has ordered a fluid restriction of 500 cc/day, per orally. There are medical conditions that may require fluid restriction as part of the treatment. Here are some examples: Liver failure , heart failure, kidney failure . Please read the image above for the specific amount of fluids that were allowed and the amount of fluids he consumed. The decimal approach is used. Learn more: Congestive heart failure The Clinical setting step by step is no longer available. Liver failure may be acute or chronic. Causes include: certain drugs, alcohol abuse and certain chemicals. Learn more about: Hepatic Encephalopathy Learn more about Liver and kidney failure Common causes of medication errors
