The nurse suspects a patient receiving IV therapy is experiencing fluid overload.Which assessment should the nurse perform first?

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B.Crackles result from excess fluid backing up into the lungs.Breathing is a priority.A.C.Weight and edema may also indicate fluid excess,but are not as important as breathing.D.Infiltration at the insertion site is unrelated to fluid balance.

The Nurse Suspects a Patient Receiving IV Therapy Is Experiencing