At the end of a 12-hour shift, the nurse is calculating the…
At the end of a 12-hour shift, the nurse is calculating the total intake and output (I&O) to determine a client’s net fluid balance. During the shift, the client had the following intake: 8 oz of water; 6 oz of broth; 4 oz of gelatin. The client also received an intravenous (IV) infusion of Normal Saline running at 75 mL/hr for the full 12 hours During the same shift, the client had the following output: 850 mL of urine; 250 mL of emesis; and 60 mL of chest tube drainage. Calculate the client’s net fluid balance in milliliters (mL) for the 12-hour shift. . Enter the number, including a + for positive fluid balance or – for a negative fluid balance.
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