2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Practice Question

A client with a history of heart failure reports sudden weight gain of 5 pounds in 2 days. Which action should the nurse take first?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Sudden weight gain in heart failure indicates fluid retention, a sign of decompensation, requiring immediate physician notification.

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