A client is prescribed replacement fluid that state that every 5 mL of urine output is replaced with 3 mL of intravenous fluid. The client's urine output over the last 8 hours was 400 mL
How much intravenous fluid should the nurse plan to provide this client? 1. 12 mL
2. 24 mL
3. 120 mL
4. 240 mL
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Rationale 1: The following equation can be used: 400 mL x 3 mL/5 mL = 400 x 3/5 = 240 mL. The patient needs to receive 240 mL of intravenous fluid.
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