The nurse cares for a client with an intravenous infusion of D5NS. Which complications will the nurse closely monitor the client for? Select all that apply.

A. Increased serum sodium
B. Decreased serum potassium
C. Fluid overload
D. Hypotension
E. Increased serum chloride


Answer: E

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