The nurse cares for a client with an intravenous infusion of D5NS.Which complications will the nurse closely monitor the client for? Select all that apply.
A)Increased serum sodium
B)Decreased serum potassium
C)Fluid overload
D)Hypotension
E)Increased serum chloride

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D5NS (5% dextrose in normal saline) can lead to increased serum sodium and chloride due to the saline content. It can also cause fluid overload, especially in clients with compromised renal or cardiac function.

The Nurse Cares for a Client with an Intravenous Infusion