What Is the Rationale for Careful Intake and Output for Patients

question 27

Multiple Choice

What is the rationale for careful intake and output for patients with pulmonary alterations?

• A) Fluid retention occurs with tachypnea.
• B) Hemodilution may cause deleterious hypernatremia.
• C) Fluid volume excess can lead to right-sided heart failure.
• D) Excessive fluid losses may lead to dehydration and hypovolemic shock.

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