Question

A client has been admitted with symptoms of shortness of breath on exertion, edematous lower extremities, extreme fatigue and high blood pressure. Which of the following are plausible nursing diagnoses?
A) Excess Fluid Volume
B) Decreased Cardiac Output
C) Activity Intolerance

Answer 1

Answer:

Excess Fluid Volume

Explanation:

Some of symptoms: shortness of breath, fast weight gain, swelling in arms, legs, face, cramps, headaches, bloated stomach, high blood pressure, heart problems and possible heart failure.

Cause: when a person takes too much salt into their system which increases sodium intake. It also happens from certain medicaments, unhealthy food and alcohol.

Risks: failure of lungs, failure of heart, long wounds healing, etc.

This condition can be lethal.