Which of the following statements accurately reflects a rule of
thumb upon which the nurse may rely in assessing the patient’s fluid
balance?
a) Minimal intake of 1.5 liters per day
If food and fluids are withheld, IV fluids (3L/day) are usually
prescribed.
b) Minimal urine output of 50 milliliters per hour
Minimal urine output may be less than 50 mL/hr.
c) Minimal urine output of 10 milliliters per hour
Minimal urine output must exceed 10 mL/hr.
d) Minimal intake of 2 liters per day
Minimal intake, as a rule of thumb, is less than 2 liters per day.
thumb upon which the nurse may rely in assessing the patient’s fluid
balance?
a) Minimal intake of 1.5 liters per day
If food and fluids are withheld, IV fluids (3L/day) are usually
prescribed.
b) Minimal urine output of 50 milliliters per hour
Minimal urine output may be less than 50 mL/hr.
c) Minimal urine output of 10 milliliters per hour
Minimal urine output must exceed 10 mL/hr.
d) Minimal intake of 2 liters per day
Minimal intake, as a rule of thumb, is less than 2 liters per day.