Assessment Findings in Hypervolemia

Medium Physiological Adaptation Fluid And Electrolyte Imbalances

A patient is hospitalized with a diagnosis of hypervolemia. As part of your assessment, you are required to identify potential signs of fluid overload and the related electrolyte imbalances that may accompany it. Which of the following assessment findings should you prioritize for identifying fluid and electrolyte imbalances? Select all that apply.

Select all that apply:

Increased blood pressure.

Pitting edema in the lower extremities.

Hyponatremia as indicated by laboratory results.

Increased respiratory rate.

Weight gain of more than 2 pounds in a day.

Crackles upon auscultation of the lungs.

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