A client is taking a diuretic for the treatment of congestive heart failure. The nurse teaches the client the importance of daily weights and knows the client understands the instruction when he states, "I will report a weight gain or loss of ________ pounds in a 24-hour period."
Record your answer rounding to the nearest tenth place.

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The client should report a weight gain or loss of over 1 kg (2.2 lb) in a 24-hour period.

A Client Is Taking a Diuretic for the Treatment of Congestive