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The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving intravenous fluids postoperatively following cardiac surgery. The nurse is aware that this client is at risk for fluid volume excess. The family asks why the client is at risk for this condition. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
Overeating
The consumption of food in quantities greater than the energy expenditure, often leading to weight gain and potentially contributing to various health issues.
All-or-Nothing
A principle that states the neuron either fires at full strength or it does not fire at all, relating to the action potential in neuroscience.
Affective Forecasting
The process of predicting one’s emotional reactions to future events or outcomes, often with inaccuracies concerning the intensity and duration of emotional responses.
Emotional Reactions
The affective responses to stimuli or events, which are influenced by individual experiences, temperament, and cognitive appraisals.
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