Fluid Volume Deficit Assessment Form
Use this form to document symptoms, intake/losses, physical findings, and the clinical impression of fluid volume deficit.
Patient & Assessment Details
Patient Name
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First Name
Last Name
Patient Identifier
Age (years)
Sex/Gender
Please Select
Female
Male
Non-binary
Prefer to self-describe
Prefer not to say
Assessment Date
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 -
Month
 -
Day
Year
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
Date
Assessment Time
*
Hour Minutes
AM
PM
AM/PM Option
Assessor Name
*
First Name
Last Name
Assessor Role
*
Please Select
Nurse
Physician
Physician Assistant
Paramedic
Student Clinician
Other
Primary Reason for Assessment
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Fluid Intake, Losses & Symptoms
Recent oral fluid intake
*
Poor
Fair
Normal
Good
Unable to estimate
Estimated oral fluid intake in the last 24 hours (mL)
Recent losses or symptoms experienced
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Vomiting
Diarrhea
Fever
Sweating
Bleeding
Increased urination
Reduced urination
Unable to keep fluids down
Thirst
Dizziness or lightheadedness
Dry mouth
Weakness
Headache
Confusion
Other
Vomiting frequency in the last 24 hours
None
Once
2-3 times
4-5 times
More than 5 times
Diarrhea frequency in the last 24 hours
None
Once
2-3 times
4-5 times
More than 5 times
Thirst level
No thirst
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Extreme thirst
10
1 is No thirst, 10 is Extreme thirst
Dizziness or lightheadedness severity
None
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Severe
10
1 is None, 10 is Severe
Dry mouth severity
None
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Severe
10
1 is None, 10 is Severe
Weakness severity
None
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Severe
10
1 is None, 10 is Severe
Confusion severity
None
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Severe
10
1 is None, 10 is Severe
Physical Assessment & Vital Signs
Vital Signs and Objective Findings
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Rows
Value
Unit
Normal / Abnormal
Blood Pressure
Pulse
Respiratory Rate
Temperature
Oxygen Saturation
Weight
Weight Change from Usual
Capillary Refill
Mucous Membrane Moisture
Skin Turgor
Edema Presence
Overall Appearance
Clinician Notes on Exam Findings
Clinical Impression & Plan
Fluid volume deficit severity
*
None
Mild
Moderate
Severe
Suspected cause(s)
Decreased intake
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Excessive sweating
Polyuria
Bleeding
Fever
Other
Recommended interventions / actions
*
Oral rehydration
IV fluids
Monitor vital signs
Repeat labs
Review electrolytes
Referral
Escalation of care
Other
Follow-up plan
Clinical comments
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