The patient taking furosemide (Lasix) to correct excess edema shows a weight loss of 5.5 pounds in 24 hours. The nurse calculates this weight loss to be the excretion of approximately _____ li-ters of fluid
a. 1.0
b. 1.5
c. 2.0
d. 2.5
D
Each kilogram (2.2 pounds) of weight loss is equivalent to 1 liter of fluid. Therefore, 5.5 pounds รท 2.2 pounds = 2.5 liters.
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