A client is taking a diuretic for the treatment of congestive heart failure
The nurse teaches the client the importance of daily weights and knows the client understands the instruction when he states, "I will report a weight gain or loss of _____ pounds in a 24-hour period."
Standard Text: Round answer to the nearest tenth place.
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
Correct Answer: 2.2
Rationale: The client should report a weight gain or loss of over 1 kg (2.2 lb) in a 24-hour period.
Global Rationale: The client should report a weight gain or loss of over 1 kg (2.2 lb) in a 24-hour period.
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