You are caring for an older adult client with an IV infusing at 100 mL/hr. What should you monitor this client for?
A) Urinary retention
B) Circulatory overload
C) Pulmonary embolism
D) Incontinence
B
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Circulatory overload can develop if the volume of infusing solution exceeds the heart's ability to circulate it effectively. The scenario does not indicate that the client is at risk for urinary retention or incontinence. IV fluids infusing at 100 mL/hr do not put the client at risk for a pulmonary embolism.
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