A client who had a TURP becomes confused and agitated. His pulse has become slow and bounding, his systolic blood pressure has increased, and his diastolic blood pressure has decreased
These signs would indicate to the nurse that the client has developed which of the following complications? a. hemorrhage c. thrombosis
b. infection d. water intoxication
D
Water intoxication may be the result of absorbing irrigating fluid in addition to the IV fluids. The most common early signs and symptoms are changes in mental status, confusion, agitation, and later convulsions. The client may also have a increased systolic blood pressure and a slow and bounding pulse.
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