What intervention should be included in the plan of care for an infant with the nursing diagnosis of Excess Fluid Volume related to congestive heart failure?
A) Weigh the infant every day on the same scale at the same time.
B) Notify the physician when weight gain exceeds more than 20 g/day.
C) Put the infant in a car seat to minimize movement.
D) Administer digoxin (Lanoxin) as ordered by the physician.

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Daily weighing helps monitor fluid retention and assess the effectiveness of interventions for excess fluid volume.

What Intervention Should Be Included in the Plan of Care