Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 83%
Simulated
A nurse is assessing a client who has fluid overload. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)
Correct answer
B,C,E
Rationale
Increased respiratory rate can occur as the body tries to compensate for fluid overload, which may affect lung function and cause respiratory distress. Increased blood pressure is a common finding in fluid overload due to increased blood volume in the circulatory system. Increased heart rate can occur as the body compensates for increased blood volume and higher blood pressure.