A client is prescribed a 1500 mL fluid restriction. During the day this client is to receive intravenous antibiotics twice for 50 mL each. How many mL of fluid should the nurse instruct the client is permitted during the evening shift?
(Calculate to the nearest whole number.)
Answer: 350 mL
First subtract the intravenous fluids for medications from the daily total or 1500 mL - 100 mL = 1400 mL. Then divide this total in half to determine the volume of fluid permitted during the day shift or 1400 mL/2 = 700 mL. The remaining 700 mL needs to be divided over the evening and night shifts. Divide 700 mL/2 = 350 mL. This is the volume of fluid the client is permitted on the evening shift.
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