A client has had a sudden 5-kg weight gain. The nurse calculates the client's fluid retention as being:
1. 2.5 L.
2. 5 L.
3. 10 L.
4. 15 L.
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A sudden increase of daily weight can indicate retention of body fluids. A weight gain of 1 kg would indicate retention of 1 L of fluid. The client who had a 5 kg weight gain would have a fluid retention of 5 L.
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