An older man weighs 125 lb. How much should his daily fluid intake be for adequate hydration?
a. 1684 to 1700 mL/day
b. 1704 to 1988 mL/day
c. 2005 to 2200 mL/day
d. 2368 to 2490 mL/day
B
Water is the largest component of the body and body tissues and is essential to all life processes. To prevent dehydration in an older adult, 30 to 35 mL/kg are recommended daily.
125 lb = 56.8 kg
56.8 kg ? 30 mL = 1704 mL
56.8 kg ? 35 mL = 1988 mL
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