A Patient Has Been Placed on a 1,000-ML Fluid Restriction

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient has been placed on a 1,000-mL fluid restriction over 24 hours. Which plan should the nurse choose to divide this fluid?

• A) 350 mL for dayshift, 325 mL for evening shift, and 325 mL for nightshift
• B) 400 mL for dayshift, 400 mL for evening shift, and 200 mL for nightshift
• C) 500 mL for dayshift, 325 mL for evening shift, and 125 mL for nightshift
• D) 600 mL for dayshift, 200 mL for evening shift, and 200 mL for nightshift

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