The nurse is caring for an older adult client who is receiving intravenous fluids at 150 mL/hr.Upon assessment,the nurse notes crackles,shortness of breath,and jugular vein distention.Based on this data,which complication of IV fluid therapy does the nurse anticipate?

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A) Fluid volume excess may occur if clients, especially the very young or old, receive IV fluid rapidly. The findings given in this scenario do not support the other options.
B) Fluid volume excess may occur if clients, especially the very young or old, receive IV fluid rapidly. The findings given in this scenario do not support the other options.
C) Fluid volume excess may occur if clients, especially the very young or old, receive IV fluid rapidly. The findings given in this scenario do not support the other options.
D) Fluid volume excess may occur if clients, especially the very young or old, receive IV fluid rapidly. The findings given in this scenario do not support the other options.

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