The nurse is caring for a client with cirrhosis who has 4+ pitting edema of the feet and legs. Which of the following assessments is priority for the nurse to monitor?

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The low oncotic pressure caused by hypoalbuminemia is a major pathophysiological factor in the development of edema. The other parameters also should be monitored, but they are not directly associated with the client's current symptoms.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Cirrhosis Who