Identify factors that would affect interpretation of Mrs. Maney's weight and body composition. Look at the I/O record. What will likely happen to Mrs. Maney's weight if this trend continues?
What will be an ideal response?
• Ascites and peripheral edema
• Mrs. Maney's I/O record shows an overall net fluid retention of 408 mL over a 24-hour period since her admission. If this trend continues, Mrs. Maney's measured weight will increase to reflect additional fluid retention. A negative net I/O value would correlate with a decrease in measured weight.
Mrs. Maney also has signs of muscle wasting (temporal wasting and weak handgrip) which may indicate a loss of lean body mass. These may be masked due to fluid retention.
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