The body conserves and reuses water as much as possible. Accurate intake and output records and daily weights are vital to caring for clients with fluid deficits and excesses
A client asks the nurse about what the normal intake and output should be for water. Based on her information, which would be the best answer to share with the client? A) Intake = Liquids 1,000 mL; Output = Urine 1,500 mL
B) Intake = Foods 1,200 mL; Output Skin = 500 mL
C) Intake = Metabolism 300 mL; Output Feces = 200 mL
D) Intake = Liquids 1,200 mL; Output Lungs = 500 mL
C
Feedback:
Source Amount Source Amount
Liquids 1,200 mL Urine 1,500 mL
Foods 1,000 mL Skin* 500 mL
Metabolism 300 mL Lungs* 300 mL
Feces 200 mL
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