What is the rationale for careful intake and output for patients with pulmonary alterations?
A) Fluid retention occurs with tachypnea.
B) Hemodilution may cause deleterious hypernatremia.
C) Fluid volume excess can lead to right-sided heart failure.
D) Excessive fluid losses may lead to dehydration and hypovolemic shock.

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Pulmonary edema and failure of the right side of the heart may result from fluid volume excess,which can further worsen the status of patients with respiratory compromise.

What Is the Rationale for Careful Intake and Output for Patients