The Patient Is Admitted with Pancreatitis and Has Severe Ascites

question 26

Multiple Choice

The patient is admitted with pancreatitis and has severe ascites.In caring for this patient,the nurse should

• A) monitor the patient's blood pressure and evaluate for signs of dehydration.
• B) restrict intravenous and oral fluid intake because of fluid shifts.
• C) avoid the use of colloid IV solutions in managing the patient's fluid status.
• D) only use crystalloid fluids to prevent IV lines from clotting.

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