Veterinary Technician

Category - Animal Care

For a patient receiving continuous fluid therapy, which of the following would be a sign of fluid overload?
  1. Polydipsia
  2. Hyperpnea
  3. Olgaluria
  4. Ataxia
Explanation
Answer: B - Hyperpnea (increase in the depth of breathing due to lack of oxygen) is a sign of fluid overload. Other signs include a serous nasal discharge, chemosis, and pitting edema. Either an excessive total fluid volume or an excessive rate of administration causes it.
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