Which methods are best when assessing water balance in the body? Select all that apply.
A) Examine the client over a period of several days.
B) Be specific when teaching clients how much to intake.
C) Ask the client about their intake for the day.
D) Document food consumed from pitcher or tray.
E) Record ice chips as one-half the volume of water given.
A) Examine the client over a period of several days.
B) Be specific when teaching clients how much to intake.
C) Ask the client about their intake for the day.
E) Record ice chips as one-half the volume of water given.
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The nurse should teach the parents of a breastfed newborn that solid foods should be
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