[Fundamental] I/O : Net fluid balance

net fluid balance: calculated by subtracting total output from total intake. 

How many mL should the nurse record as the client's net

 

intake: 540, 250, 100 = 890

 

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Peritoneal dialysis: allows waste products to be removed from the bloodstream through the semipermeable membrane of the peritoneum. 

Dialysate (ie. dialysis fluid) is infused into the peritoneal cavity, retained for a prescribed dwell time (eg. 20 minutes), and then drained as dialysate outflow.

 

For clients receiving peritoneal dialysis strict intake and output monitoring is required, and dialysate is included when calculating net fluid balance.