Daily weights are being recorded for the patient. His urine output has been less than his intravenous and oral intake. His weight yesterday was 97.5 kg. This morning it is 99 kg. The nurse understands that this corresponds to a(n):
a. fluid retention of 1.5 liters.
b. fluid loss of 1.5 liters.
c. equal intake and output due to insensible losses.
d. fluid loss of 0.5 liters.
A
A 1-kg gain in body weight is equal to a 1000-mL fluid gain. This patient has gained 1.5 kg, or 1.5 liters of fluid.
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