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Monitoring daily weights is a critical nursing action when assessing for fluid overload, especially in patients with G6PDD (Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency), who may be particularly vulnerable to complications from fluid imbalances. Daily weights provide a straightforward, quantitative measure of fluid status over time. By weighing a patient at the same time each day, nursing staff can detect changes in weight that may indicate fluid retention or overload, allowing for timely intervention.
Weight fluctuations can be attributed to fluid retention rather than shifts in body tissue or muscle mass. For patients with G6PDD, who can face acute hemolytic crises in the presence of certain stressors such as infection, dehydration, or exposure to specific substances, closely monitoring their fluid status through daily weights is essential to prevent complications.
Other options like administering diuretics or increasing fluid intake can have varying implications depending on the patient's condition. In some cases, diuretics may be necessary, but they should not be given without careful assessment and doctor's orders. Increasing fluid intake could exacerbate fluid overload rather than alleviate it. Limiting physical activity might be appropriate in some scenarios, but it does not directly address the assessment of fluid overload. Thus, monitoring daily weights stands out