Which fluid replacement method will the nurse identify for a patient on a fluid restriction?
a. Freely throughout the day and evening shift
b. One third of the allowed volume on each shift
c. Half the volume with meals and the remainder divided among shifts
d. As the patient desires
ANS: C
When fluid restrictions are prescribed, one half of fluid volume is generally given with meals. The other half is given on a per shift basis. When allowed the opportunity to take fluids freely, most patients will use all of their allotment early in the day and not have enough left for meals and medications later. Because most patients are asleep on the night shift, the fluid requirement is less.
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