Chapter 8: Nutrition and fluid balance
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Post‐procedural considerations
Every hour, the findings of fluid input/output monitoring should be recorded; any deficit or change in fluid balance should be reported. Any imbalance noted will require action and a management plan. The nurse recording the fluid balance should have an appreciation of the importance of fluid imbalance management and should notify the appropriate person of any imbalance.
