Which daily assessment best helps evaluate fluid status in a client with heart failure?

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A. Daily weight at the same time each morning — Daily weight is the most sensitive routine indicator of fluid gain or loss in heart failure. Rapid weight changes often reflect fluid retention before severe symptoms appear.

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B. Checking capillary refill once a shift

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C. Measuring abdominal girth once a week

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D. Asking about appetite after lunch