A patient receiving large volumes of isotonic IV fluids without monitoring develops crackles, JVD, and weight gain. Which mechanism explains this?
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Correct answer: Excessive isotonic fluid increased intravascular volume → overload
Administering large amounts of isotonic fluid can increase intravascular volume and cause hypervolemia if regulatory mechanisms are overwhelmed.
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