Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
Simulated
A nurse is collecting data for a client who is receiving enteral tube feedings. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings is a manifestation of fluid overload?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Crackles in the lungs indicate fluid in the alveoli, a sign of fluid overload. Decreased skin turgor and blood pressure suggest dehydration, and weight loss is not typical of fluid overload.