The nurse is caring for a client with a midline catheter. IV fluids are being infused at 125 mL/hr. The nurse would know to assess what to meet one of the expected outcomes for the nursing diagnosis Risk for Imbalanced Fluid Volume?

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To assess for potential fluid volume imbalances, the nurse should monitor the client's lung sounds for signs of fluid overload or dehydration. The client's meal orders and visitors may not provide relevant information in this case, and temperature is not directly linked to fluid volume imbalances.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with a Midline