In order to calculate fluid needs for a patients in the oliguric phase of acute renal failure,it is important to know the patient's

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In the oliguric phase of acute renal failure,fluid needs are the amount of output (urine,vomitus,and diarrhea)plus 500 mL per day,and so it is important to know the patient's urine output.Fluid needs for these patients are not based on body weight,energy intake,or serum sodium level.

In Order to Calculate Fluid Needs for a Patients in the Oliguric