The single best indicator of fluid status is the nurse’s assessment of

The single best indicator of fluid status is the nurse’s assessment of the client’s:

1. Skin turgor
2. Intake and output
3. Serum electrolyte levels
4. Daily weight

ANSWER

ANS: 4
Daily weights are the single most important indicator of fluid status. Skin turgor is a measure of hydration, as are intake and output. Serum electrolyte levels help monitor fluid status; however, daily weights are the single best indicator of a client’s fluid status.