A adult client is receiving 2000 mL of intravenous fluids per ...

[cmoore54]

A adult client is receiving 2000 mL of intravenous fluids per day. The healthcare provider writes an order to reduce the fluid to 1500 mL per day. What percent has the fluid changed? Record the answer rounding to the nearest whole number.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The dietician suggests that a client weighing 220 lbs. should lose 15 of the current body to meet the first weight loss goal.
 
  How many pounds does this client have to lose to meet the first weight loss goal? Record the answer rounding to the nearest whole number.

[durant1234]

Answer to Question 1

75

Global Rationale: To determine the percent of change, use the equation fraction of change is equal to the change divided by the original number. For this situation the equation would be the fraction of change = 1500/2000 or 75.

Answer to Question 2

33 lbs

Global Rationale: The client currently weight 220 lbs. Convert 15 to the decimal equivalent of 15/100 or 0.15. Then, multiply 220 x 0.15 = 50. The healthcare provider wants the client to lose 33 lbs.