Identify the Nursing Action That Takes the Highest Priority in the Care

Multiple Choice

Identify the nursing action that takes the highest priority in the care of a 2-year-old boy in the edematous phase of nephrotic syndrome.

A) Increase fluid intake to 1000 mL per day.
B) Encourage the child to play actively for 10 minutes each hour.
C) Clean and powder the skin folds every 2 hours.
D) Monitor intake and output every 24 hours.