Dehydration Level 3

Dehydration
What is it?
*Dehydration- Lack of Body Water, Sodium Level Rises
Who does it affect?
*Blood pressure- can fall low can result in shock and damage of
the internal organs such as the kidney, liver and brain
Facts:
*Diabetes and Addison’s Disease- can lead to dehydration
*See FFF for information of Diabetes and Addison’s Disease
*Causes of dehydration are- Urinary Tract Infection, Fever,
Sweating, Vomiting, Diarrhea, when you lose fluid you have to
add it back to the body plus 8 cups or glasses per day minimum
unless renal or liver problems
*Some Mediations- can affect the water in the body
What do I need to do?
*See a Physician
*Drink plenty of fluids See FFF Fluids
*Talk with a Registered Dietitian for help
*Drink fluids- like Gatorade to put electrolytes back into the body
*Increase Fluids- with Fever, Diarrhea, Foley Catheter, Sweating,
Hot Weather, Vomiting or Urinary Tract Infection