An older client receiving intravenous fluids at 175 ml/hr is demonstrating crackles,shortness of breath,and distended neck veins.The nurse recognizes these findings as being which complication of intravenous fluid therapy?

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The client is demonstrating signs of fluid volume excess, also known as fluid overload, which is a known complication of intravenous fluid therapy. The high rate of the fluids infusion may be too much for the body to handle, causing an excess in fluid in the extracellular spaces, leading to symptoms such as crackles, shortness of breath, distended neck veins, and edema. Allergic reactions or pulmonary embolism may cause similar symptoms but are less likely in this scenario. Speed shock is not a recognized complication of intravenous fluid therapy.

An Older Client Receiving Intravenous Fluids at 175 Ml/hr Is