A client with acute kidney failure and on dialysis asks how much fluid will be permitted each day. Which is the nurse's best response?
a. "This is based on the amount of damage to your kidneys."
b. "You can drink an amount equal to your urine output, plus 700 mL."
c. "It is based on your body weight and changes daily."
d. "You can drink approximately 2 liters of fluid each day."
B
For clients on dialysis, fluid intake is generally calculated to equal the amount of urine excreted plus 500 to 700 mL.
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