6. A client has a prescription for intake and output . Which should the nurse do first?
1) Measure the fluid that the client drinks and voids.
2) Remove water and other fluids from the bedside.
3) Post an i&0 sign over the client's bed.
• 4) Explain the meaning of 180.
The nurse should first explain the meaning of 180. This is important in order to ensure that the client understands what is expected of them in terms of monitoring their fluid intake and output. Once the client understands the purpose of intake and output monitoring, the nurse can proceed with measuring fluid intake and output, removing water and other fluids from the bedside, and posting an i&0 sign over the client's bed.
The nurse should first explain the meaning of 180 to the client.
