The nurse analyzes the following intake and output for a cli…

The nurse analyzes the following intake and output for a client. Which information is most important for the nurse to report to the health-care provider? Intake and Output Day One (Shift Time) Oral (in mL) Intravenous (in mL) Urine (in mL) Nasogastric Other (Specify) (In mL) 0700-1500 2100 1000 435   Emesis 40 1501-2300 1500 1000 375     2301-0700 200 1000 500     Total 3800 3000 1310   40

The nurse is caring for a client who has returned from havin…

The nurse is caring for a client who has returned from having an intravenous pyelogram with an order to drink extra fluids. The client questions why they need to drink extra fluids since they are not really thirsty.  Which is the most appropriate response by the nurse?