Sodium & Fluid

This bingo card has a free space and 24 words: Cramping, dizziness or nausea during or after dialysis can be a sign of excess fluid removal, Swishing with mouthwash can ease thirst sensations, Excess fluid gain can weaken blood vessels and cause heart failure, A fluid is anything that is liquid at room temperature, not just water, The daily goal for sodium or salt is 2000 mg per day or <1 tsp, Using a fluid journal can help you keep track of fluid intake, Ice melts into close to the same volume of water. 1 c of ice is 0.92 cups of water, Taste buds can be "retrained" by gradually cutting back on the amount of added salt in your diet, Anything that makes you produce saliva can reduce thirst, Brushing your teeth and scraping your tongue can ease thirst sensations, Keeping blood glucose within a healthy range can improve thirst sensations, If your dialysis treatment causes discomfort, it could be related to fluid, Low Sodium foods have less than 140 mg per serving, Cooking from fresh rather than using processed foods or frozen meals will reduce your salt intake, Meat, poultry, & seafood contain up to 75% water, Freezing fruit like grapes, berries or apples can quench thirst, Salt can make you thirsty and bind water to the body, Difficulty breathing or not being able to lie flat can be a sign of excess fluids, The amount of fluid consumed can affect your hematocrit, <35mg sodium per serving is a Very Low Sodium food, Labels like "Healthy" or "Reduced Sodium" can still be high in salt, Cabbage, lettuce & apples are 90% or more water, 1 pound of fluid is the same as 16 ounces of water and Soup, frozen desserts, and smoothies are 95% or more water.

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