Dysfunction in Relation to Water Balance and Its Possible Treatments
Lauren Walmsley
Unit 13 – Task 4
Jayne Catley
Due in – W/C June 1st
Explain dysfunction in relation to water balance and its possible treatments (P5) & Discuss dysfunction in relation to water balance and its possible treatments (M3)
In this assignment I am going to be discussing dysfunction in relation to water balance and its possible treatments. Oedema which is the medical term for fluid retention in the body and it is one of the signs and symptoms of kidney dysfunction, which is caused by the imbalance of water within the body e.g. a build-up of fluid causes affected tissue to become swollen and this can occur in one particular part of our bodies and this is usually the case with Oedema that occurs as a result of Kidney failure. Oedema is quite common in elderly people as gravity draws water to the lower parts of the body and this is why elderly people are usually seen with swollen ankles and feet but also because some are immobile and they don’t have the muscle strength to move fluid around the body which then causes an imbalance.
Whilst on placement in a residential care home, there were many residents who suffered from Oedema and to help this they were given pressure socks/stockings, elevated beds and chairs to ensure comfort for the resident so Oedema didn’t occur anywhere else in the body as pressure being applied to other parts of the body can cause Oedema and pressure sores, Residents in the care home who suffer from Oedema are also given higher foot rests and this then can help the fluid go to other parts of the body as they aren’t strong enough to do this themselves they use the foot rest to help this happen. In addition residents are given lose clothing such as dresses, night dresses and lose tops and some don’t wear rings as this enables the residents circulations to move more freely around the body and isn’t restricted as this again can cause Oedema.
There are different types of Oedema that affect many different parts of the body. Cerebral
Unit 13 – Task 4
Jayne Catley
Due in – W/C June 1st
Explain dysfunction in relation to water balance and its possible treatments (P5) & Discuss dysfunction in relation to water balance and its possible treatments (M3)
In this assignment I am going to be discussing dysfunction in relation to water balance and its possible treatments. Oedema which is the medical term for fluid retention in the body and it is one of the signs and symptoms of kidney dysfunction, which is caused by the imbalance of water within the body e.g. a build-up of fluid causes affected tissue to become swollen and this can occur in one particular part of our bodies and this is usually the case with Oedema that occurs as a result of Kidney failure. Oedema is quite common in elderly people as gravity draws water to the lower parts of the body and this is why elderly people are usually seen with swollen ankles and feet but also because some are immobile and they don’t have the muscle strength to move fluid around the body which then causes an imbalance.
Whilst on placement in a residential care home, there were many residents who suffered from Oedema and to help this they were given pressure socks/stockings, elevated beds and chairs to ensure comfort for the resident so Oedema didn’t occur anywhere else in the body as pressure being applied to other parts of the body can cause Oedema and pressure sores, Residents in the care home who suffer from Oedema are also given higher foot rests and this then can help the fluid go to other parts of the body as they aren’t strong enough to do this themselves they use the foot rest to help this happen. In addition residents are given lose clothing such as dresses, night dresses and lose tops and some don’t wear rings as this enables the residents circulations to move more freely around the body and isn’t restricted as this again can cause Oedema.
There are different types of Oedema that affect many different parts of the body. Cerebral
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