Which Nursing Assessment Is Most Important to Determine Fluid Status

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which nursing assessment is most important to determine fluid status for a patient with heart failure?

• A) Auscultation of lungs
• B) Daily weights
• C) Intake and output
• D) Measurement of abdominal girth

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