Multiple Choice
A patient has underlying cardiac disease and requires careful monitoring of his fluid balance.He also has a draining wound.Which of the following methods for evaluating his wound drainage would be most appropriate for assessing fluid loss?
A) Draw a circle around the area of drainage on a dressing.
B) Classify drainage as less or more than the previous drainage.
C) Weigh the patient at the same time each day on the same scale.
D) Weigh dressings before they are applied and after they are removed.
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