The patient who has cystitis has been told to drink at least 30 mL for each kilogram of body weight. Her weight is 154 pounds. The nurse instructs the patient to drink:
1. 1500 mL/day.
2. 2100 mL/day.
3. 2700 mL/day.
4. 3100 mL/day.
2
154 pounds divided by 2.2 pounds/kg = 70 kg. 70 kg x 30 mL = 2100 mL.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 854
OBJ: 4 TOP: Cystitis KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
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