What is a common treatment for fluid volume excess (FVE)?

• A. Fluid restrictions
• B. Increase fluid intake
• C. High-sodium diet
• D. Avoid diuretics

Answer: (A)

Fluid volume excess is about having more fluid in the body than it can safely handle, which shows up as edema and sometimes breathing difficulty. Limiting how much fluid a patient drinks helps reduce the total amount of circulating fluid, making it easier for the kidneys and heart to restore balance. This dietary approach is a straightforward, commonly used first step in managing overload, often combined with sodium restriction and careful monitoring of intake, output, and weight. Increasing fluid intake would worsen the excess, a high-sodium diet promotes fluid retention, and avoiding diuretics would skip an important pharmacologic option that actively removes excess fluid when needed.