For the Accurate Measurement to Detect Fluid Retention, the Nurse

Multiple Choice

For the accurate measurement to detect fluid retention, the nurse instructs the nursing assistants to measure the weight with the same scale:

A) each morning before breakfast after the patient has voided.
B) each day at noon before lunch, dressed in light clothing.
C) in between meals, dressed in light clothing after voiding.
D) just before bedtime, while the patient is in a hospital gown or pajamas.