The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with a Large

question 15

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client with a large abdomen.Which assessment technique would assist the nurse in determining whether the client is experiencing ascites or the large abdomen is related to obesity?

• A)Weigh the client weekly.
• B)Check the client's feet for pedal edema.
• C)Measure the client's abdomen daily.
• D)Measure the amount of food the client eats with each meal.

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