Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 233 of 2368
A client receiving IV fluids for dehydration reports new shortness of breath, and the nurse hears crackles in the lower lungs. Which action should the nurse take?
- Report the new findings to the provider before hanging the next bag
- Hang the next bag as ordered and reassess in four hours
- Lay the client flat to rest
- Offer extra oral fluids
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Correct answer: Report the new findings to the provider before hanging the next bag
IV fluids can cause excessive fluid volume. New crackles or dyspnea should be reported to the provider.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Fluids and Electrolytes: Implement Interventions Safely. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026