The nurse analyzes the fluid volume status of assigned patients. Which patients are most likely to need continuous IV therapy? (Select all that apply.)
a. A 45-year-old woman with a broken humerus
b. A patient with pitting edema and lung crackles
c. A 16-year-old girl with anorexia who has been repeatedly purging
d. A 3-year-old who has had frequent diarrhea and vomiting for 3 days
e. An 85-year-old man with Alzheimer's disease who refuses to eat or drink
ANS: C, D, E
C. D. E. Very young and very old people have lower body water content and are therefore at higher risk for dehydration and need IV therapy. A patient who purges is losing excess fluid and electrolytes. A. A 45-year-old patient with a broken bone is not at risk for fluid loss. B. A patient with edema and crackles is fluid overloaded and does not need continuous IV fluids.
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