A patient in hypovolemic shock is receiving a colloid solution (plasma expander). The rate of infusion is slowed when the nurse assesses which of the following? Select all that apply.

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A patient in hypovolemic shock is receiving a colloid solution (plasma expander). The rate of infusion is slowed when the nurse assesses which of the following?  Select all that apply.

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Jugular vein distension, increased central venous pressure, and the auscultation of crackles and wheezes are signs of fluid overload. Slowing the infusion rate helps prevent exacerbating this condition.

A Patient in Hypovolemic Shock Is Receiving a Colloid Solution