A Patient Is Receiving a 3% Saline Continuous IV Infusion

question 26

Multiple Choice

A patient is receiving a 3% saline continuous IV infusion for hyponatremia.Which assessment data will require the most rapid response by the nurse?

• A) The patient's radial pulse is 105 beats/minute.
• B) There is sediment and blood in the patient's urine.
• C) The blood pressure increases from 120/80 to 142/94.
• D) There are crackles audible throughout both lung fields.

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Definitions:

Machine-Hours

A measure of production time, tracking how many hours machines are operating in the manufacturing process.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

This rate is calculated before the period begins and is used to apply manufacturing overhead costs to products based on a consistent formula.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

Costs in manufacturing that do not vary with the level of production, including factory rent, salaries of permanent staff, and equipment depreciation.

Machine-Hours

A measure of the amount of time machines are operated in the manufacturing process, used as a basis for allocating costs.