A patient has been placed on a 1,000-mL fluid restriction over 24 hours. Choose the plan that reflects how the critical care nurse would divide this amount of fluid
1. 350 mL for dayshift, 325 mL for evening shift, and 325 mL for nightshift
2. 400 mL for dayshift, 400 mL for evening shift, and 200 mL for nightshift
3. 500 mL for dayshift, 325 mL for evening shift, and 125 mL for nightshift
4. 600 mL for dayshift, 200 mL for evening shift, and 200 mL for nightshift
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Rationale 1: This is a division of 35%, 35%, and 32.5%.
Rationale 2: This is a division of 40%, 40%, and 20%.
Rationale 3: 500 mL for dayshift, 325 mL for evening shift, and 125 mL for nightshift is correct and demonstrates a common example of dividing a restricted fluid allotment over a 24-hour period. For 1,000 cc, one half (50%) of calculated fluid may be allotted to days (500 mL), one third (33%) for evenings (325 mL), and the balance of one sixth (17%) for night (125 mL).
Rationale 4: This is a division of 60%, 20% and 20%.
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