Patient CarePregunta 12 de 100
A technician is measuring fluid intake and output (I&O). Which of the following is counted as output?
a.Gelatin eaten at lunch
b.Water consumed with medications
c.Intravenous fluids infused
d.Urine and emesis (vomit)
Explicación
Output includes measurable fluids leaving the body such as urine, emesis, liquid stool, and wound drainage. Intake includes oral fluids, IV fluids, and foods that are liquid at room temperature like gelatin and ice cream. Accurate I&O helps monitor a patient's fluid balance.
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