Patients in shock can experience fluid replacement complications. What does the nurse monitor the patient for? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Hypovolemia
B) Difficulty breathing
C) Cardiovascular overload
D) Pulmonary edema
E) Hypoglycemia
Ans: B, C, D
Feedback: Fluid replacement complications can occur, often when large volumes are administered rapidly. Therefore, the nurse monitors the patient closely for cardiovascular overload, signs of difficulty breathing, and pulmonary edema. Options A and E are incorrect; hypovolemia is what necessitates fluid replacement, and hypoglycemia is not a concern with fluid replacement, hyperglycemia is.
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