The Nurse Is Assessing a Client That Has an Underlying

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing a client that has an underlying cardiac disease and a draining wound, all of which requires careful monitoring of his fluid balance. Which of the following methods for evaluating his wound drainage would be most appropriate for assessing fluid loss?

• A)Draw a circle around the area of drainage on a dressing.
• B)Classify drainage as less or more than the previous drainage.
• C)Weigh the client at the same time each day on the same scale.
• D)Weigh dressings before they are applied and after they are removed.

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