A patient who has cystitis has been told to drink at least 30 mL for each kilogram of body weight.Her weight is 154 lb.How many mL/day should the nurse instruct the patient to drink?

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To convert pounds to kilograms, divide the weight in pounds by 2.2. For a weight of 154 lb, this is 154 / 2.2 = 70 kg. Then, multiply the weight in kilograms by 30 mL to find the daily fluid intake: 70 kg * 30 mL/kg = 2100 mL.

A Patient Who Has Cystitis Has Been Told to Drink