The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is Undergoing

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who is undergoing fluid replacement after being burned on 37% of the body. Nursing assessment reveals a blood pressure of 80/60 mm Hg, heart rate of 120 beats/min, and urine output of 10 mL over the past hour. The nurse reports assessment findings to the physician and anticipates which of the following orders?

• A)Increase the amount of IV fluid administered per hour.
• B)Decrease the amount of IV fluid administered per hour.
• C)Change the IV fluid to dextrose and water.
• D)Discontinue the IV fluid infusion.

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