{"id":136672,"date":"2024-09-11T05:57:38","date_gmt":"2024-09-11T05:57:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=136672"},"modified":"2024-09-11T05:57:40","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T05:57:40","slug":"a-nurse-is-reviewing-a-clients-intake-and-output-and-notes-the-following","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/11\/a-nurse-is-reviewing-a-clients-intake-and-output-and-notes-the-following\/","title":{"rendered":"A nurse is reviewing a client&#8217;s intake and output and notes the following"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A nurse is reviewing a client&#8217;s intake and output and notes the following: 0.9% sodium chloride 600 mL IV infusion, cefazolin 250 mg in dextrose 5% in water 100 mL. Intermittent IV bolus, 200 mL emesis, 40 mL voided urine, and 20 mL urine from straight catheterization. The nurse should record the client&#8217;s net fluid intake as how many mL? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-6-color\"><strong>The correct answer and Explanation is:<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To determine the client&#8217;s net fluid intake, you need to calculate the total intake and total output and then find the difference between them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Total Fluid Intake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>IV Infusion of 0.9% Sodium Chloride:<\/strong> 600 mL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cefazolin in Dextrose 5% in Water:<\/strong> 100 mL (since it&#8217;s administered in a fluid medium, it counts toward intake)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Total Fluid Intake = 600 mL + 100 mL = 700 mL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Total Fluid Output<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Emesis (vomiting):<\/strong> 200 mL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Voided Urine:<\/strong> 40 mL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Urine from Straight Catheterization:<\/strong> 20 mL<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Total Fluid Output = 200 mL + 40 mL + 20 mL = 260 mL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Net Fluid Intake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Net fluid intake is calculated by subtracting the total output from the total intake:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Net Fluid Intake = Total Fluid Intake &#8211; Total Fluid Output<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Net Fluid Intake = 700 mL &#8211; 260 mL = 440 mL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, the nurse should record the client&#8217;s net fluid intake as <strong>440 mL<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explanation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In this calculation, the net fluid intake represents the amount of fluid retained by the client after accounting for the fluid that has been lost through output. This is crucial for monitoring the client&#8217;s fluid balance, which helps in assessing their overall hydration status and guiding further treatment or intervention. Proper documentation ensures that any necessary adjustments can be made promptly to manage the client\u2019s condition effectively.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A nurse is reviewing a client&#8217;s intake and output and notes the following: 0.9% sodium chloride 600 mL IV infusion, cefazolin 250 mg in dextrose 5% in water 100 mL. Intermittent IV bolus, 200 mL emesis, 40 mL voided urine, and 20 mL urine from straight catheterization. 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