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79. The nurse is assessing a patient who is receiv- ing IV fluid and medication. Which finding is the most serious? (478) 1. The patient complains of pain at the inser- tion site. 2. The patient is dyspneic and has a weak, thready pulse. 3. The patient's arm is swollen and the skin is cool to the touch. 4. The patient is very scared and upset be- cause the IV bag is empty.

Name: 79 the nurse is assessing a patient who is receiv ing iv fluid and medication which finding is the most serious 478 1 the patient complains of pain at the inser tion site 2 the patient is dy 28645
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          79. The nurse is assessing a patient who is receiv-
ing IV fluid and medication. Which finding is
the most serious? (478)
1. The patient complains of pain at the inser-
tion site.
2. The patient is dyspneic and has a weak,
thready pulse.
3. The patient's arm is swollen and the skin is
cool to the touch.
4. The patient is very scared and upset be-
cause the IV bag is empty.

79 the nurse is assessing a patient who is receiv ing iv fluid and medication which finding is the most serious 478 1 the patient complains of pain at the inser tion site 2 the patient is dy 28645

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79. The nurse is assessing a patient who is receiv- ing IV fluid and medication. Which finding is the most serious? (478) 1. The patient complains of pain at the inser- tion site. 2. The patient is dyspneic and has a weak, thready pulse. 3. The patient's arm is swollen and the skin is cool to the touch. 4. The patient is very scared and upset be- cause the IV bag is empty.