Electrolyte imbalance and fluid overload

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Case : Electrolyte imbalance and fluid overload from acute renal insufficiency

Related Concepts: Elimination, Hormonal, Perfusion, Oxygenation Threaded Topics: Culture, Language Barrier, Dialysis, Diet Education, Diabetes, Community Resources

Alfredo Hernandez is a 38- year-old male who lives in southern Texas. He and his family migrated to the United States from Guatemala a few years ago and live together in a small house. His primary language is Spanish, but he has acquired the ability to understand and speak some English in his three years here. Like his mother, father, sisters, and cousins, he has Type II diabetes. His diabetes is poorly controlled, and he is now insulin-dependent. He has hypertension, decreased vision, and his feet are often "cold and numb." His family brings him to the community hospital today because he's having a hard time breathing.

1. THIN Thinking Time! Reflect on the post-dialysis information and apply THIN Thinking.

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