A Nurse Is Teaching Clients About Fluid and Balance Distribution

question 18

Multiple Choice

A nurse is teaching clients about fluid and balance distribution in the body. Which statements by the clients indicate teaching is successful?

• A)"About 80% of water needs come from fluid and 20% from foods."
• B)"About 50% of plasma is water and the other 50% blood products."
• C)"About 46% of intracellular water is in the body of all adults."
• D)"About 40% of all transcellular fluid is secreted in the vascular system."

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