Fluid balance
Intake : oral fluids, IV solutions, medication diluents, tube feeds, flushes. Output : urine, vomit, diarrhea, drains, ostomy, measurable wound exudate. Normal urine output : at least 0.5 mL/kg/h in the adult, 1 mL/kg/h in the child, 2 mL/kg/h in the infant 1 kg of body weight gained equals about 1 L of retained fluid. Daily weight is more reliable than a recorded balance sheet. Use this sheet in spaced repetition, pair it with a matching clinical scenario on NursEduc, and always compare values to the person's baseline before drawing conclusions. essential dose and rate calculations landmarks a nurse or licensed practical nurse in Quebec should keep in mind for clinical practice and for succeeding on the OIIQ or OIIAQ entry exam. Dose and rate calculations are staples of the OIIQ exam: an error costs one question, sometimes several.