A patient who was ordered to receive 100 mL of 3% normal saline solution received 1,000 ml of 3% normal saline.The nurse should closely monitor this patient's:

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Administering a significantly larger volume of 3% normal saline than prescribed can lead to fluid overload, potentially increasing blood pressure due to the excess volume in the circulatory system.

A Patient Who Was Ordered to Receive 100 ML of 3