The client with renal dysfunction is being taught to monitor daily weight at home to detect excess fluid volume.The nurse instructs the client to do which of the following to obtain accurate results?

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Weighing oneself after voiding in the morning, before eating, and at the same time each day provides the most accurate results. This allows for consistency and eliminates the variation that may occur due to food or fluid intake throughout the day. Weighing oneself after a shower while wrapped in a towel or in the evening after supper may result in inaccurate readings and should be avoided.

The Client with Renal Dysfunction Is Being Taught to Monitor