Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 94%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypernatremia and is receiving intravenous (IV) hypotonic fluid replacement. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse understand is an indication of an adverse effect from the administration of hypotonic fluids?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Hypotonic fluids can cause cerebral edema, manifesting as confusion, which is a serious adverse effect.