While receiving normal saline infusions to treat a...

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Question Number 6

While receiving normal saline infusions to treat a GI bleed, the nurse notes that the patient's lower legs have become edematous and auscultates crackles in the lungs. What should the nurse do first?

1. Stop the saline infusion immediately

2. Notify Physician

3. Elevate the patient's legs

4. Continue the infusion, since these are normal findings

✔ Correct Answer:

1. Stop the saline infusion immediately

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