Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
A nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing hypervolemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D: Peripheral edema. In hypervolemia, there is an excess of fluid in the extracellular space, leading to swelling in the extremities. Oliguria (choice A) is associated with hypovolemia, not hypervolemia. Bradycardia (choice B) and hypotension (choice C) are more commonly seen in hypovolemia due to decreased fluid volume. Peripheral edema is a classic sign of hypervolemia due to fluid accumulation in tissues.