The most appropriate teachable moment to discuss with the patient that his or her weight gain is being caused by fluid and not food intake would be during
A) Meals.
B) Daily weights.
C) Medication administration.
D) Bathing and personal care.

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Daily weights provide a quantifiable measurement of changes in the patient's weight over time, and are an appropriate opportunity to discuss weight gain caused by fluid retention versus food intake.

The Most Appropriate Teachable Moment to Discuss with the Patient