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Assessing Volume Status
- Assess a patient's volume status before administering fluids.
- Consider vital signs, physical exam findings like skin turgor, and patient weight.
Fluids as Medicine
- IV fluids are a relatively new medical intervention.
- Consider the enteral route for fluid replacement when possible, especially in gastroenteritis cases.
Oral Rehydration Solutions
- Use oral rehydration solutions containing glucose and salt.
- Avoid excessive glucose to prevent osmotic diarrhea.