Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
Simulated
The client diagnosed with Cushing's syndrome is admitted with fluid volume overload. The client weighed 190 lb on admission and 179 lb after treatment. The nurse estimates that the amount of fluid the client lost was how many milliliters?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
One liter of fluid (1000 mL) weighs approximately 2.2 lb. An 11-lb weight loss equals 5000 mL (11 lb / 2.2 lb = 5 L ├âÔÇö 1000 mL per L = 5000 mL).