The single best indicator of a patient's fluid status is the nurse's assessment of which one of the following?
A) The patient's skin turgor
B) The patient's intake and output
C) The patient's serum electrolyte levels
D) The patient's daily body weight

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The patient's daily body weight is the single best indicator of their fluid status as weight gain or loss can indicate fluid retention or loss respectively. Skin turgor, intake and output, and serum electrolyte levels can also provide important information about fluid status, but they are not as reliable as daily body weight measurements.

The Single Best Indicator of a Patient's Fluid Status Is