Daily weights are being recorded for the patient with a urine output that has been less than the intravenous and oral intake.The weight yesterday was 97.5 kg.This morning it is 99 kg.The nurse understands that this corresponds to a(n)
A) fluid retention of 1.5 liters.
B) fluid loss of 1.5 liters.
C) equal intake and output due to insensible losses.
D) fluid loss of 0.5 liters.
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