A client with heart failure is prescribed an oral fluid restriction of 1,200 mL per day.How many ounces of fluid should the nurse teach the client is permitted during the daylight shift?
A) 200 mL
B) 300 mL
C) 400 mL
D) 600 mL

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A) When calculating a fluid restriction, 50% of the total amount is allocated to the day shift. The remaining 50% can be either divided equally between the evening and night shift or 33% of the remaining volume can be provided on the evening shift with the balance used during the night shift. For a fluid restriction of 1,200 mL, the client is permitted 600 mL of fluid on the day shift. The balance of 600 mL would be split over the evening and night shifts. Depending upon the allocation, the client would either receive 300 mL for both the evening and night shifts or 400 mL of fluid for the evening shift and 200 mL for the night shift.
B) When calculating a fluid restriction, 50% of the total amount is allocated to the day shift. The remaining 50% can be either divided equally between the evening and night shift or 33% of the remaining volume can be provided on the evening shift with the balance used during the night shift. For a fluid restriction of 1,200 mL, the client is permitted 600 mL of fluid on the day shift. The balance of 600 mL would be split over the evening and night shifts. Depending upon the allocation, the client would either receive 300 mL for both the evening and night shifts or 400 mL of fluid for the evening shift and 200 mL for the night shift.
C) When calculating a fluid restriction, 50% of the total amount is allocated to the day shift. The remaining 50% can be either divided equally between the evening and night shift or 33% of the remaining volume can be provided on the evening shift with the balance used during the night shift. For a fluid restriction of 1,200 mL, the client is permitted 600 mL of fluid on the day shift. The balance of 600 mL would be split over the evening and night shifts. Depending upon the allocation, the client would either receive 300 mL for both the evening and night shifts or 400 mL of fluid for the evening shift and 200 mL for the night shift.
D) When calculating a fluid restriction, 50% of the total amount is allocated to the day shift. The remaining 50% can be either divided equally between the evening and night shift or 33% of the remaining volume can be provided on the evening shift with the balance used during the night shift. For a fluid restriction of 1,200 mL, the client is permitted 600 mL of fluid on the day shift. The balance of 600 mL would be split over the evening and night shifts. Depending upon the allocation, the client would either receive 300 mL for both the evening and night shifts or 400 mL of fluid for the evening shift and 200 mL for the night shift.

A Client with Heart Failure Is Prescribed an Oral Fluid