Determine Mr. Mahon's fluid requirements. Compare this with the information on the intake/output record
What will be an ideal response?
Fluid requirements: around 2400-2700mL/d (1 mL/kcal; rounded)
Or 35-40 mL/kg: 2736-3127 mL/d (or 2700-3100 mL/day)
Currently receiving: 4500 mL (total intake) – 4879 mL (total output), indicating adequate renal function at this time to handle the fluid load.
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