An older adult patient is assessed by the nurse as showing signs of fluid volume excess, which are:
1. redness, warmth, and drainage of fluid at the IV site.
2. redness, warmth, and tenderness at the IV site.
3. complaints of shortness of breath and pounding pulse.
4. puffiness of face, dyspnea, and pain at the IV site.
3
Fluid volume excess in the circulating volume can overload the heart's ability to handle the excess blood. The excess fluid can leak into the pulmonary tree, causing shortness of breath and rales.
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