A female patient admitted with fluid retention has been in diuretic therapy to remove fluid. She weighed 187 lb on admission. Today she weighs 179 lb. Since admission, this patient has lost _____ L from fluid loss
Fill in the blank with correct word.
ANS:
3.6
1 kg (2.2 lb) = 1 L; 187 – 179 = 8 lb weight loss divided by 2.2 = 3.6 L.
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