A Nurse Measures a Client's 24-Hour Fluid Intake and Documents

question 15

Multiple Choice

A nurse measures a client's 24-hour fluid intake and documents the findings. To be an accurate indicator of fluid status, what must the nurse also do with the information?

• A) Compare the client's intake with the normal range of adult fluid intake.
• B) Report the exact milliliter of intake to the physician's office nurse.
• C) Compare the total intake and output of fluids for the 24 hours.
• D) Ensure that the information is included in the verbal end-of-shift report.

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