The nurse caring for a patient with suspected renal dysfunction calculates that the patient's weight has increased by 5 pounds in the past 24 hours. The nurse estimates that the patient has retained approximately how much fluid?
A) 1,300 mL of fluid in 24 hours
B) 2,300 mL of fluid in 24 hours
C) 3,100 mL of fluid in 24 hours
D) 5,000 mL of fluid in 24 hours
Ans: B
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An increase in body weight commonly accompanies edema. To calculate the approximate weight gain from fluid retention, remember that 1 kg of weight gain equals approximately 1,000 mL of fluid. Five lbs = 2.27 kg = 2,270 mL.
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