Identify the common nursing practices for a newborn with a known patent ductus arteriosus diagnosis. Select all that apply
1. Maintain intake and output
2. Daily weight checks
3. Monitor feeding tolerance
4. Weekly weight checks
5. Monitor output only
1, 2, 3
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1. Fluid balance will indicate if the newborn's body is able to excrete fluid.
2. Daily weight checks will indicate the cardiac performance.
3. Feeding tolerance will indicate the level of energy needed to digest food.
4. Weight checks need to be monitored closer because the newborn could go into fluid overload if only checked once a week.
5. Intake monitoring is needed so a measure can be made of the amount of fluid the body is retaining and voiding.
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