The Patient Has Been Admitted to the Cardiac Unit with a Diagnosis

question 5

Multiple Choice

The patient has been admitted to the cardiac unit with a diagnosis of heart failure.The patient is currently receiving furosemide (Lasix) and is on a low-sodium diet.Which of the following is the best way for the nurse to determine if the patient is retaining fluid?

• A) Figuring the patient's body mass index
• B) Calculating the patient's ideal body weight
• C) Recording daily weights during hospitalization
• D) Measuring all fluid intake

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