The nurse is caring for a patient that is showing signs of f…
The nurse is caring for a patient that is showing signs of fluid overload, including pitting edema and diminished breath sounds. The physician has ordered a diuretic and daily weights. See the table below for the client’s weights and answer the following questions. Date Weight 1/1/2023 210 pounds 1/2/2023 208 pounds 1/3/2023 204 pounds What is the total amount of fluid in liters that the patient has lost rounded to the nearest TENTH ? Answer: liters (enter ONLY numbers) In one 24 hour period the client had 6 wet diapers that weighed a total of 3000 gm. A dry diaper weighs 87 gm. How many ml of fluid was lost through urine excretion? Answer: ml (enter ONLY numbers) Convert the mL to Liters and round to the nearest TENTH. Answer: liters (enter ONLY numbers)