For a patient with a nursing diagnosis of "Fluid volume excess," the nurse is alert to which one of the following signs and symptoms?
A) Tachycardia
B) Hypertension
C) Dry mucous membranes
D) Fever

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Hypertension is a common sign of fluid volume excess, as it can cause an increase in blood pressure due to the excess fluid in the bloodstream. Tachycardia may be present in some cases, but it is not a definitive sign of fluid volume excess. Dry mucous membranes and fever are not typically associated with this nursing diagnosis.

For a Patient with a Nursing Diagnosis of "Fluid Volume