RN Exam Practice
Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 729 of 2368

A client is receiving a 3% sodium chloride infusion. Which finding suggests hypervolemia?

  1. Dry mucous membranes with a falling blood pressure
  2. Increased thirst with concentrated urine
  3. Cool, pale skin with a weak, rapid pulse
  4. Difficulty breathing with a rising blood pressure
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Correct answer: Difficulty breathing with a rising blood pressure

Hypertonic fluid draws water into the blood vessels. Breathing difficulty and high blood pressure signal too much volume.

Source: Nursing Advanced Skills (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Initiate IV Therapy: Hypertonic Solutions. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026