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mia · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

___________________ is manifested by decreased urine output, dry mucous membranes, decreased capillary refill, a disparity in central and peripheral pulses, tachycardia, hypotension, and shock.

Fill in the blanks with correct word

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient who has a peripheral IV. While performing her routine assessment, she notes that the insertion site is pale, cool, and edematous. The patient indicates that the site is also painful to the touch.

The nurse recognizes these symptoms as revealing a possible _______________.

Fill in the blanks with correct word

angrybirds13579 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Fluid volume deficit (FVD)
FVD is manifested by decreased urine output, dry mucous membranes, decreased capillary refill, a disparity in central and peripheral pulses, tachycardia, hypotension, and shock.

Answer to Question 2

infiltration
Infiltration is indicated by swelling and possible pitting edema, pallor, coolness, pain at the insertion site, and a possible decrease in flow rate.