Yesterday morning the patient weighed 169.4 lb (77 kg). This morning the patient weighs 171.6 lb (78 kg). The nurse determines that the patient has gained _____ liter(s) of fluid
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
1
Each kilogram (2.2 lb) of weight gained or lost overnight is equal to 1 L of fluid gained or lost.
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