this question is based on someone caring for someone
2006-12-05 04:44:48 · 9 answers · asked by Leanne s 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Basically so we know exactly how much is going into the body and how much is coming out, so we know that the patient isn't in fluid retention or how much someone is eating if they are malnourished
2006-12-05 05:22:42 · answer #1 · answered by nursej 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Julie was right on about answering this. We calculate the amount of fluids taken in and the total output to make sure they are eliminating properly. There should be a balance between what you take in and what you put out. Any major discrepenscies can mean major trouble. This technique is especially used in patients with severe dehydration, congestive heart failure, kidney dialysis, and those that are malnourished. Hope this answers your question more clearly.
2006-12-05 04:55:57 · answer #2 · answered by lyfsavr67medic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is an easy way to detect too much or too little fluid volume in the body. say your intake is 1500 ml, output is 100 ml in an 8 hour shift. this is significant data for the medical staff. the staff would report this to the doctor, after compiling vital signs, current weight and checking the bladder for retention.
2006-12-05 05:11:12 · answer #3 · answered by REALLY 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To ensure that the waste elimination processes are working properly. If they aren't working right then toxins will build up in the body.
2006-12-05 04:50:01 · answer #4 · answered by Ryan K 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My son was a preemie and the nurses had to weigh the clean diapers before they put them on him, mark the time and then when they changed him they had to weigh it again. Not enough pee can indicate a kidney problem.
2006-12-05 04:47:28 · answer #5 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its so a doctor can check on the amount of fluid in go in to and out of the body so that they can check for fluid retention de hydration etc its common with people with kidney and heart problems
2006-12-05 04:48:58 · answer #6 · answered by julie t 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
mainly to check for water {fluid} retention .if you take in more than you put out that could mean you r retaining water for some reason.if you are retaining fluid that means you need Lasix or water pills to expel it so does not gather around your heart or lungs or your legs don't swell up.
2006-12-05 04:55:02 · answer #7 · answered by birdlady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to ensure that it isn't leaking anywhere it shouldn't, and that things are working properly
2006-12-05 04:47:03 · answer #8 · answered by mrs_empo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all of the above have done you proud!!
2006-12-05 04:58:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋