A 70-year-old with severe dehydration is ordered an infusion of an isotonic solution at 250 mL/hr through a midline IV catheter. After 2 hours, the nurse notes that the client has crackles throughout all lung fields. Which action does the nurse take first?
A. Assesses the midline IV insertion site
B. Has the client cough and deep breathe
C. Notifies the health care provider about the crackles
D. Slows the rate of the IV infusion
Ans: D. Slows the rate of the IV infusion
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