The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic kidney disease.Which data collection technique is the best one for the nurse to use to determine this patient's fluid volume status?

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The patient should have daily weights monitored,at the same time every day.Weight change is the best estimation of fluid balance.A.B.D.Vital signs,skin turgor,and intake and output are not the best measurements to indicate fluid balance.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Chronic Kidney