The Patient Has Been Admitted to the Cardiac Unit with a Diagnosis

The patient has been admitted to the cardiac unit with a diagnosis of heart failure.The patient is currently receiving furosemide (Lasix) and is on a low-sodium diet.Which of the following is the best way for the nurse to determine if the patient is retaining fluid?

A) Figuring the patient's body mass index
B) Calculating the patient's ideal body weight
C) Recording daily weights during hospitalization
D) Measuring all fluid intake

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