You notify the physician that your client is third-spacing fluid. What orders would you expect the physician to give you?
A) Restrict fluids
B) Administer diuretics
C) Start IV fluids and blood products
D) Increase sodium in diet

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Third-spacing fluid refers to the accumulation of trapped extracellular fluid in a body space. In such cases, administering IV fluids and possibly blood products can help manage the condition by supporting circulation and maintaining blood volume.

You Notify the Physician That Your Client Is Third-Spacing Fluid