Practice Question
Which assessment finding should the nurse expect in a client with fluid volume excess?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Elevated blood pressure.
Rationale:
💧In fluid volume excess, there is increased circulatory volume, which leads to elevated blood pressure due to higher preload and systemic vascular resistance.
💧Other expected signs include bounding pulses, edema, jugular vein distention, and crackles on lung auscultation.
💧The cardiovascular system reflects this overload as the body struggles to maintain perfusion.
💧Hypertension in this case is a direct clinical indicator of excess volume.
💧Continuous monitoring of blood pressure, weight, and intake/output is essential for safe management.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: HESI Exam(s)
- Domain: Hesi MedSurg
- Answer Choices: 4