A client is prescribed replacement fluid that state that every 5 mL of urine output is replaced with 3 mL of intravenous fluid.The client's urine output over the last 8 hours was 400 mL.How much intravenous fluid should the nurse plan to provide this client?

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The following equation can be used: 400 mL x 3 mL/5 mL = 400 x 3/5 = 240 mL.The patient needs to receive 240 mL of intravenous fluid.

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