A Client Receiving Intravenous Fluid Therapy Starts to Exhibit Dyspnea

question 26

Multiple Choice

A client receiving intravenous fluid therapy starts to exhibit dyspnea on exertion and a cough.Pulse rate is increased and lung crackles are auscultated.The nurse should take which of the following initial actions?

• A) Prepare a dose of potassium in anticipation of this order
• B) Slow the intravenous infusion to a keep vein open rate
• C) Remove the intravenous catheter
• D) Assist the client to lie in bed with the head flat

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Definitions:

Anorexia Nervosa

A psychological and potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by self-starvation, an intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted body image.

Restricting Type

A subtype of anorexia nervosa in which the afflicted person relies on a rigidly controlled, very low intake of food to maintain her low weight. About half of anorexia nervosa patients are of the restricting type.

Anorexia Nervosa

A psychological and potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight, intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted perception of weight or shape.

Prevalence

The proportion of a population found to be affected by a particular disease or condition at a specific time.