A patient who has cystitis has been told to drink at least 30 mL for each kilogram of body weight. Her weight is 154 lb. How many mL/day should the nurse instruct the patient to drink?
a. 1500
b. 2100
c. 2700
d. 3100
B
154 lb รท 2.2 lb/kg = 70 kg; 70 kg ? 30 mL = 2100 mL.
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