The client is receiving human serum albumin (Albutein) as treatment for shock. What is a priority assessment by the nurse?

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Albutein can cause fluid overload, which can lead to pulmonary edema. Auscultating for crackles in the lungs can detect signs of pulmonary edema and respiratory distress. Auscultating for stridor or hyper-resonance is not specifically associated with Albutein administration. Absence of breath sounds in the lower lobes would require further investigation but is not a priority assessment in this situation.

The Client Is Receiving Human Serum Albumin (Albutein) as Treatment