The Nurse Is Determining If I&O Are Within Normal Limits

question 31

Multiple Choice

The nurse is determining if I&O are within normal limits. Which of the following is an indication of a fluid imbalance?

• A) Twenty-four hour I&O totals show 2 L negative output. Compare daily weight to see if there is a weight gain of 2 kg.
• B) Shift I&O totals show a 2 L positive output. Compare the daily weights to see if there is a weight gain of 2 kg.
• C) Shift I&O totals show a 4 L negative output. Compare daily weights to see if there is a zero weight loss.
• D) Twenty-four hour I&O totals are equal. Compare daily weight to see if there is a negative weight loss.

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