What Is the Most Reliable Index of Volume Status When

question 15

Multiple Choice

What is the most reliable index of volume status when caring for a patient with a fluid imbalance?

• A) Skin turgor
• B) Presence of edema
• C) Hourly urinary output
• D) Daily weight patterns

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