A nurse is monitoring the status of an elderly patient who is receiving IV therapy. Indicator of fluid volume overload is suspected when the nurse assesses:
A) crackles in the lung fields.
B) pulse rate of 64 beats/min, irregular.
C) respirations of 16 breaths/min, regular.
D) slight edema to the feet.

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Fluid overload is signaled by crackles in the lung fields, increasing pulse rate, and shortness of breath.

A Nurse Is Monitoring the Status of an Elderly Patient