While Assessing the Patient, the Nurse Recognizes That Special Caution

question 12

Multiple Choice

While assessing the patient, the nurse recognizes that special caution should be taken with the IV infusion because of fluid volume excess when the nurse notes the presence of which condition?

• A)Poor skin turgor
• B)Crackles in the lungs
• C)Decreased blood pressure
• D)Dry skin and mucous membranes

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