The nurse notices that the patient weighs 4 pounds more this morning than yesterday.What is the most probable cause of this weight gain?

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Weight gain greater than 1 lb/day indicates fluid retention.
Patient's ideal weight gain is usually between 1 and 2 lb/week.Weight is an indicator of patient's nutritional status and determines fluid volume.Weight gain greater than 1 lb/day indicates fluid retention.The essential fatty acid present in lipid emulsion is linoleic acid.A nutritional regimen without adequate fatty acids leads to EFAD,characterized by dry,scaly skin,sparse hair growth,impaired wound healing,decreased resistance to stress,increased susceptibility to respiratory tract infection,anemia,thrombocytopenia,and liver function abnormalities.

The Nurse Notices That the Patient Weighs 4 Pounds More