The nurse is determining if I&O are within normal limits. Which of the following is an indication of a fluid imbalance?

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Determine whether the I&O are within normal limits. Compare the amounts to see if there is any indication of a fluid imbalance. Compare the total with the totals from the previous 2 days to see if either intake or output is increasing. Compare I&O 24-hour totals with daily weights to see that they "match." (If the output is greater or less than the intake, the patient may have a fluid imbalance. Comparison of the totals shows whether there is an increase in intake or output. 24-hour I&O totals should mirror the trends of daily weight; for example, if a patient is 2 L "fluid positive" you expect to see weight gain of 2 kg.)

The Nurse Is Determining If I&O Are Within Normal Limits