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Norma Miller,a 49-Year-Old Long-Distance Runner with Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding,was Scheduled

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Norma Miller,a 49-year-old long-distance runner with dysfunctional uterine bleeding,was scheduled for a hysteroscopy.During the procedure,sterile saline was used to expand the intrauterine compartment and enhance visualization.The perioperative nurse meticulously monitored fluid use and documented infiltration to the uterus and fluid collected as drainage from the uterus.The perioperative nurse was concerned that approximately 500 ml of fluid was unaccounted for and alerted the surgeon.The nurse's motive for this surveillance was to:


A) determine the potential for intravascular uptake of fluid or third spacing.
B) estimate the likelihood for fluid puddles on the floor,causing a fall hazard.
C) determine the potential for dependent pooling under the patient and subsequent electrical burn.
D) determine the potential for dependent pooling under the patient and sacral maceration.

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