medium · NCLEX-RN Management of Care
The nurse is caring for a client with a new diagnosis of heart failure.
Which task is most appropriate to retain and perform solely by the RN?
- Measuring and recording the client's daily weight at the same time each morning using the same scale.
- Recording the total amount of oral fluid intake and urine output in the electronic health record every shift.
- Evaluating the client's understanding of the low-sodium diet and their ability to identify high-sodium foods.
- Assisting the client with basic hygiene needs, such as a bed bath and oral care, as needed during the shift.
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