Intake and output are totaled:
A) Every 2 hours
B) Every 4 hours
C) At the end of the shift
D) At least once during an 8-hour shift

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Intake and output are typically totaled at the end of the shift, as this allows for a complete picture of the patient's fluid balance over the entire period. Totals every 2 or 4 hours may not accurately reflect changes over the course of the shift. Checking at least once during an 8-hour shift may be necessary in some circumstances, but it is not always required.

Intake and Output Are Totaled