Why is great care required with intravenous fluid resuscitation?
A) An overload of fluid may cause additional pulmonary edema.
B) An overload of fluid may result in difficultly with ventilation.
C) An overload of fluid may result in hypovolemic shock.
D) A & B
E) A & C

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

An overload of fluid can lead to pulmonary edema and difficulties with ventilation, both of which can exacerbate the patient's condition rather than improving it. Hypovolemic shock is caused by a lack of fluid volume, not an overload.

Why Is Great Care Required with Intravenous Fluid Resuscitation