The single best indicator of a patient's fluid status is the nurse's assessment of which one of the following?
a. The patient's skin turgor
b. The patient's intake and output
c. The patient's serum electrolyte levels
d. The patient's daily body weight
D
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A Skin turgor is a measure of hydration, but it is not the single best indicator of a patient's fluid status.
B Intake and output measurements are an important nursing intervention for monitoring fluid status; however, daily weights are the best indicator.
C Serum electrolytes help monitor fluid status. Daily weights are the single best indicator of a patient's fluid status.
D Daily weights are the single most important indicator of fluid status.
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