Which intervention would be appropriate for a patient with Fluid Volume Excess related to chronic glomerulonephritis?
1. Weigh daily on the same scale.
2. Document energy level.
3. Schedule activities to conserve energy.
4. Assess for signs of infection.
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Rationale 1: The patient should be weighed daily using a consistent technique (i.e., time of day, scale, and clothing).
Rationale 2: Energy level does not address the issue of Fluid Volume Excess.
Rationale 3: Energy level does not address the issue of Fluid Volume Excess.
Rationale 4: Signs of infection do not address the issue of Fluid Volume Excess.
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