The nurse anticipates that the client with a fluid volume excess will

The nurse anticipates that the client with a fluid volume excess will manifest a(n):

1. Increased urine specific gravity
2. Decreased body weight
3. Increased blood pressure
4. Decreased pulse strength

ANSWER

ANS: 3
Hypertension is manifested with fluid volume excess. The urine specific gravity would be de-creased with fluid volume excess. The nurse would anticipate an increased urine specific gravity with fluid volume deficit, as well as an increase in body weight and an increase in pulse strength.