The nurse is providing care to an older adult patient who is receiving intravenous (IV) fluids at 150 mL/hour. It is important that the nurse assess for which clinical manifestations that could indicate fluid volume excess in this patient?

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Elevated blood pressure is a clinical manifestation of fluid volume excess. In patients receiving IV fluids, especially older adults who may have compromised cardiac or renal function, monitoring for signs of fluid overload is critical. Elevated blood pressure can result from the increased volume in the circulatory system. Other options like flattened neck veins, bradycardia, and skin tenting are more indicative of fluid volume deficit or dehydration.

The Nurse Is Providing Care to an Older Adult Patient