A patient with acute GI bleeding is receiving normal saline IV at a rate of 500 mL/hour.Which of the following assessment data obtained by the nurse are most important to communicate immediately to the physician?

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The presence of crackles in the lungs, especially up to the midline, suggests fluid overload or pulmonary edema, which can be a critical complication of rapid intravenous fluid administration, particularly in a patient with acute conditions. This needs immediate attention to prevent respiratory distress or failure.

A Patient with Acute GI Bleeding Is Receiving Normal Saline