A Client Receiving Dextran 40 (Gentran 40) Begins Experiencing Tachycardia

question 16

Multiple Choice

A client receiving dextran 40 (Gentran 40) begins experiencing tachycardia, dyspnea, and a cough. Which should the nurse understand is the causative factor of the symptoms?

• A) Pulmonary edema
• B) Renal failure
• C) Allergic reaction
• D) Fluid overload

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