The nurse is caring for a client with a large abdomen. Which assessment technique would assist the nurse in determining whether the client is experiencing ascites or the large abdomen is related to obesity?
A. Weigh the client weekly.
B. Check the client's feet for pedal edema.
C. Measure the client's abdomen daily.
D. Measure the amount of food the client eats with each meal.
Answer: C
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