RN Exam Practice
Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 213 of 2368

A client is receiving 3% sodium chloride. Which finding should the nurse report to the provider?

  1. Shortness of breath and a rising blood pressure
  2. Mild thirst after the infusion starts
  3. A urine output of 60 mL/hour
  4. A temperature of 37.0 C (98.6 F)
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Correct answer: Shortness of breath and a rising blood pressure

Hypertonic fluids draw water into the blood vessels and can cause hypervolemia. Breathing difficulty and high blood pressure are warning signs.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Fluids and Electrolytes: Hypertonic Solutions. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026