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Monitor daily weights and input/output.
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To detect fluid shift.
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Check Urine Specific Gravity.
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Concentration of urine indicates hydration.
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Low-sodum diet, 500-2000mg per day, restrict fluids.
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Excess sodium leads to retentions of water retention and can increase fluid volume, ascites and portal HTN.
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Measure abdominal girth daily, check for peripheral edema.
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Assessing for Ascites
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Monitor for JVD.
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To assess for right sided heart failure.
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