A client is prescribed cyclic feedings to be administered at night. Which should the nurse particularly assess in this client?

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1. There is no reason to particularly assess this client's heart rate.
2. There is no reason to particularly assess this client's pulse oximeter.
3. There is no reason to particularly assess this client's blood pressure.
4. Because nocturnal feedings may use higher nutrient densities and higher infusion rates than the standard continuous feeding, particular attention needs to be given to monitoring fluid status or intake and output.

A Client Is Prescribed Cyclic Feedings to Be Administered at Night