A 64 year-old male who has been diagnosed with COPD, and CHF exhibits an increase in total body weight of 10 lbs. over the last few days. The nurse should:

A 64 year-old male who has been diagnosed with COPD, and CHF exhibits an increase in total body weight of 10 lbs. over the last few days. The nurse should:
A. Contact the patient’s physician immediately.
B. Check the intake and output on the patient’s flow sheet.
C. Encourage the patient to ambulate to reduce lower extremity edema.
D. Check the patient’s vitals every 2 hours.

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