The nurse is caring for a patient with a traumatic brain injury.Yesterday the patient weighed 62 kg and today the patient weighs 60 kg.How much fluid loss does this change in weight reflect?

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Daily weight changes coincide with fluid retention and fluid loss.1 L of fluid lost or retained is equal to approximately 2.2 lb,or 1 kg,of weight gained or lost.This patient lost 2 kg of weight,which is equivalent to 2 L of fluid.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with a Traumatic