An older adult patient has an IV infusion of 0.45% normal saline infusing at 150 mL/hr. Which assessment finding should cause the nurse to be most concerned?

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Newly noted crackles in the lungs can indicate fluid overload, a potential complication of IV therapy, especially in older adults who may have compromised cardiac or renal function. This finding requires immediate attention to prevent further complications such as pulmonary edema.

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