Case Study

Case Study

The client is admitted for heart failure and has edema neck vein distension and ascites. What is the most accurate way to monitor fluid gain or loss in this client?

Check for pitting edema in the dependent body parts

Auscultate the lungs for crackles or wheezing

Assess skin turgor and the condition of mucus membranes

Weigh the client daily at the same time with the same scale