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Nclexpn Flashcards: Fluid And Electrolyte Imbalance Care

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What is a key assessment finding suggesting fluid volume excess?

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Crackles on lung auscultation. It signals pulmonary edema from excess fluid shifting into lung alveoli, impairing gas exchange.

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A 60-year-old client is 2 days post-abdominal surgery and has worsening shortness of breath. Vital signs: HR 114/min, BP 158/90 mm Hg, RR 28/min, oxygen saturation 87% on room air. Intake/output for 24 hours: intake 3,600 mL, urine output 700 mL. Labs: sodium 134 mEq/L, potassium 4.1 mEq/L. Which finding should the nurse REPORT to the RN?
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