Rapid Review: Assessment of Fluid Volume Status

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-RAFVS

Hours: 0.25

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
Identify the common components of a fluid volume assessment.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Assessment of Fluid Volume Status

Assessment Components

Skin and Mucous Membranes

Weight

Vital Signs

Neck Veins

Elimination

Other Findings

Completing Your Assessment

Review

Summary

Section 3: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Subject Matter Expert: Edward Bartels, RN, BSN, MICN

Ed has 30 plus years of nursing experience with clinical roles in trauma, emergency, critical care, skilled nursing, behavioral health, occupational health, home care, and is a certified clinical nursing instructor in North Carolina. Ed served as Director of Nursing for rural emergency services and physician practices. Ed earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. Ed retired from the U.S. Coast Guard with 34 years served.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.