The Single Best Indicator of a Patient's Fluid Status Is

question 20

Multiple Choice

The single best indicator of a patient's fluid status is the nurse's assessment of which one of the following?

• A) The patient's skin turgor
• B) The patient's intake and output
• C) The patient's serum electrolyte levels
• D) The patient's daily body weight

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Definitions:

Attitude-Behavior Link

The relationship between one's attitudes (feelings and beliefs) and one's actions, where attitudes are predictors of behavior under certain conditions.

Implicit Attitudes

Unconscious beliefs or feelings towards people, objects, or concepts, which can influence behavior and decision-making.

Directly Relevant Attitudes

Attitudes that are specifically related to and directly influence an individual's thoughts, feelings, and behaviour in a specific context.

Fear

An unpleasant emotional state triggered by the perception of danger, real or imagined.