A patient is receiving intravenous fluids postoperatively following cardiac surgery. Nursing assessments should focus on which postoperative complication?

A. fluid volume excess
B. fluid volume deficit
C. seizure activity
D. liver failure


Ans: A. fluid volume excess

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