Which of the following is NOT a nursing intervention for fluid volume excess?

• A. Daily weights
• B. Increase IV fluids
• C. Elevate HOB
• D. Inspect skin

Answer: (B)

Fluid volume excess is managed by removing or preventing more fluid and closely tracking how the body responds. Daily weights are essential because a small gain can signal fluid retention before swelling is obvious, helping you adjust therapy early. Elevating the head of the bed helps with breathing comfort and reduces the work of breathing when fluid overload affects the lungs, and it can also aid venous return from dependent areas. Inspecting the skin lets you assess edema and skin integrity, guiding treatment decisions and detecting complications. Increasing IV fluids would add more fluid to an already overloaded system, making edema and related symptoms worse, so it is not used in fluid volume excess management.