A Patient Is Receiving Intravenous Fluids Postoperatively Following Cardiac Surgery

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient is receiving intravenous fluids postoperatively following cardiac surgery. Nursing assessments should focus on which postoperative complication?

• A)fluid volume excess
• B)fluid volume deficit
• C)seizure activity
• D)liver failure

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