Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a heart failure client with a history of dietary noncompliance. The nurse suspects the client has fluid volume overload. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct answer
A,D,E
Rationale
Increased blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate indicate fluid overload; hematocrit decreases due to hemodilution.