title: Fluid volume deficit for the adrenal crisis patient.
abstract: Recognition of fluid volume deficit as the critical nursing diagnosis for a trauma victim with primary adrenal insufficiency maximizes the patient's chances for optimal recovery and prevents irreversible, life-threatening sequelae during adrenal crisis. The nurse is a key health care professional in the recognition, prevention, and treatment of this nursing diagnosis for patients with adrenal insufficiency. A case analysis demonstrates the defining characteristics of fluid volume deficit and the rationale for nursing interventions. The controversial use of military anti-shock trousers will also be discussed.
authors.forename: C D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Epstein
mesh_terms: D000309:Adrenal Insufficiency / Q000150:complications* / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology; D000368:Aged; D004630:Emergencies / Q000451:nursing*; D005260:Female; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000150:complications* / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009733:Nursing Diagnosis; D014883:Water-Electrolyte Imbalance / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*