The nurse is caring for four clients receiving IV therapy.Which client does the nurse assess first?

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Older adults are more prone to fluid overload and resulting congestive heart failure.Because this client is receiving continuous IV fluid,he or she is at risk for fluid overload and needs to be assessed.All other clients would need to be assessed for complications of IV catheters.However,they do not need immediate assessment.

The Nurse Is Caring for Four Clients Receiving IV Therapy